Olympics and Durbanite swimmer, Emma Chelius shares exclusive info from #Tokyo2020

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25-year old Emma Chelius was part of Team Mzansi representing us at the celebrated #Tokyo2020 Olympics. When we say us, we are don't just mean South Africa. Chelius is born and bred from KwaZulu-Natal and having her in global swimming pools makes us proudly fly our Durbanite flags even higher.

When she arrived in the studio, her quirky personality naturally dived into the interview with our lively team.

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She broke her own national women’s 50m freestyle mark at the Tokyo Olympics which is something she celebrates regardless of not being a gold medalist. Making it to the semi-final is an achievement she holds quite close to heart.

Take a listen to this fun interview which is a window into the #Tokyo2020 Olympics from one of our very own.
15 Aug 2021 11PM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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