{"id":649578,"date":"2026-08-04T10:49:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=649578"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:49:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T17:49:53","slug":"chad-le-clos-loses-home-neighbor-in-devastating-fire-sets-up-fund-to-assist-neighbors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/chad-le-clos-loses-home-neighbor-in-devastating-fire-sets-up-fund-to-assist-neighbors\/","title":{"rendered":"Chad le Clos Loses Home, Neighbor in Devastating Fire; Sets up Fund to Assist Neighbors"},"content":{"rendered":"

A week ago, South African swimming star Chad le Clos<\/strong> was beaming with joy after setting the Commonwealth Games men’s record for medals with his 20th, tying Emma McKeon for most all time.<\/a><\/p>\n

But while that was happening in Scotland, a devastating fire took over his apartment complex in South Africa and destroyed his home and others. Even more tragic, a neighbor lost their life in the blaze.<\/p>\n

After taking a few days to deal with what happened, le Clos took to social media to explain the devastating news.<\/p>\n

“It has taken me a while to process this heartbreaking tragedy. On the evening of 30 July, amidst breaking the all-time Commonwealth record, a fire started in my apartment block, which quickly spread to my home. Sadly my home, where I\u2019ve lived for more than a decade, burnt down and there is nothing left to salvage,” Chad le Clos wrote on Instagram.<\/p>\n

“It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest and most sincere condolences to the family and friends of my neighbour of many years, who tragically lost his life in this fire. No words can truly ease a loss like this, but I hope the family knows that the thoughts of an entire community are with them.”<\/p>\n

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A post shared by Chad Le Clos (@chadleclos92)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n