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Tatjana Smith to Compete for Netherlands

Hamro Patro News •
November 12, 2026 • 02:24 AM
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Cape Town. South Africa's most successful Olympic athlete Tatjana Smith will change countries and now compete for the Netherlands. She has accepted that her decision may 'disappoint or hurt some su...

Tatjana Smith to Compete for Netherlands

Cape Town. South Africa's most successful Olympic athlete Tatjana Smith will change countries and now compete for the Netherlands. She has accepted that her decision may 'disappoint or hurt some supporters'.

Two-time Olympic swimming champion Smith released an emotional video message on Instagram on Tuesday saying, 'I have decided to swim for the Netherlands.'

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