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Commonwealth Gold Medalist 

Lara - Defends her title successfully!!

​July, 2026

Congratulations to Lara van Niekerk for an outstanding achievement in the 50m Breast at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland.

She defends her 50m Breaststroke title which she first won in Girmingham 4 years ago.

Overcoming massive pressure, a very difficult last few seasons and amazing competition!!

We are super proud of you Lara!!

Stacey Does us Proud at the African Zone IV Champs in Eswatini!

​May, 2024

Congratulations to Stacey Smith for representing South Africa at the Zone IV Champs in Eswatini.

Lara Medalled in the 50m, 100m & 200m Breaststroke.

Well done Stacey you did the PAC Family Proud!

African Senior Champs - Lara and Simone' Make Waves!

​May, 2024

Congratulations to Lara van Niekerk & Simone' Moll for wonderfull achievements at the African Senior Swimming Champs in Angola.

Lara won the 50m and 200m Breaststroke, and was 2nd in the 100m Breaststroke.

Simone' Won the 100m Breaststroke, and was 2nd in the 50m and 200m Breast stroke. 

Clean Sweep for our 2 starletts!!

Commonwealth Gold Medalist - DOUBLE!!

​July, 2022

Congratulations to Lara van Niekerk for an outstanding achievement in the 50m Breast  & 100m Breast at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham England.

3 Swims in the 50m Breast and 3 Games Records!

100m Breast, Gold and The 2nd Fastest time in the World This Year.

Overcoming massive pressure and amazing competition!!

We are super proud of you Lara!!

World Championships - Budapest - Bronze Medal for Lara!

​June, 2022

Congratulations to Lara van Niekerk for an outstanding achievement in the 50m Breast  at the World Swimming Championships (Long Course) in Budapest.

3 Swims in the 50m Breast under 30 seconds - 3rd Fastest Women in History and a Bronze Medal!

We are super proud of you Lara!!

PAC Becomes SSA High Performance Academy

February 11, 2020

The Swimming South Africa partnership with PAC will see a High Performance Academy being formally established with the experienced Eugene da Ponte, coach of Pretoria Aquatic Club, bringing a set of skills that will greatly benefit the Academy.