Zimbabwean swimmer Paige Van Der Weisthuizen was eliminated from the Olympics on Tuesday after finishing 25th out of 28 in the heats of the Women’s 100m freestyle. Her time of 58.19 seconds fell short of her personal best of 57.34 seconds, which meant she did not advance to the next round.
In a post-race interview, Weisthuizen, who qualified for the Olympics through a universal slot, expressed mixed feelings about her performance. “Being my first Olympics, I was nervous, knowing the whole country was counting on me does put a lot of pressure,” she said.
Despite her disappointment, Weisthuizen remained optimistic. “In terms of my race, it wasn’t what I wanted, but I think I will use this experience going forward. I think I was not far off my best, so that’s not bad, but I want to be in a much better position for LA 2028,” she added.
Weisthuizen is one of two swimmers representing Zimbabwe at the Olympics. Dennis Cyprianos, who will compete in the men’s 200m backstroke on Wednesday, is the other swimmer from Zimbabwe at the Games.
Looking ahead, Weisthuizen is already planning her future competitions. “After this, I have the World Championships in Hungary coming up in December, so I’m hoping to build up to that,” she said. “Of course, I’ll be participating in more championships, but my main focus is building towards 2028. Everything I’m doing now and in the next four years is geared towards qualifying and performing well then.” Despite the setback, Weisthuizen’s determination and focus on her future goals reflect her resilience and commitment to the sport.
In other news – Lekau Sehoana removed from Waterfall Estate mansion
Businessman Lekau Sehoana has stated in response to recent reports claiming that he and his family are now homeless. The Drip CEO took to social media to clarify the situation and refute allegations about his financial status and living arrangements. In his statement, Sehoana explained that the house in Waterfall Estate, which has been a focal point of the media coverage, was rented specifically for his son.
He noted that the property was sub-let without his consent by his soon-to-be ex-wife. As a result, Sehoana decided to evict the unauthorized occupants to retain control over the house. Read More
