Chad le Clos Announces Parents Are Battling Cancer

DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - APRIL 13: Chad le Clos qualifies for the Olympics during the heats session 100m butterfly for men on day 6 of the SA National Aquatic Championships and Olympic Trials on April 13 , 2016 at the Kings Park Aquatic Center pool in Durban, South Africa. Photo Credit / Anesh Debiky/Swim SA

Photo Courtesy: Anesh Debiky/Swimming South Africa

Chad le Clos has announced that both of his parents are currently battling cancer.

In a statement posted on his website, he wrote:

“The Rio Olympics are just a few weeks away but I can confirm that both my parents are fighting cancer.

My Mum Geraldine has breast cancer which has returned since her remission in 2010. She has recently undergone a double mastectomy and is now having chemo. My Dad Bert developed prostate cancer and has also undergone an operation in late June.

It has not been an easy time but I am training hard for Rio. More than anything else I want them to win their battles. I also hope that they will be in Rio.

I would ask my friends in the media to respect their recovery. I will also not be doing any media prior to Rio.”

In Rio, le Clos will look to defend his 200 butterfly Olympic gold in Rio. He’ll also go up against Michael Phelps in the 100 butterfly. The 24 year old is currently ranked fourth in the world in the 200 butterfly.

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Thomas A. Small

7 years ago

Very sorry to hear this about your parents God Bless them both

Mar Herr

7 years ago

God bless you and you family. My prays for the health recover for both of them. I hope to see you in Rio showing us your great level in 200 butterfly. Hello from Costa Rica Chad.

Kristie Wisniewski

7 years ago

That’s sad news. Hope they both recover.

Shelly Eldridge-Snyder

7 years ago

Prayers

Melanie Loo

7 years ago

Prayers to the entire family.

Ken Henry

7 years ago

Thoughts and Prays are with you and “The Family”! ?