The final leg of the Swimming World Cup 2023 has commenced with full force and now all the athletes have their eyes glued to the main goal. Similar are the intentions of the South African swimmer Chad le Clos. The South African swimming prodigy is all girded up to clinch the victory in Hungary.

As the meet 3 of the Swimming World Cup commences in Budapest, le Clos is preparing himself to get on the podium. After qualifying in the 100m Butterfly on Day 1 of meet 3 in Budapest, the entire swimming community is in the speculation whether this South African swimming star will make it to the podium this time or not?

Chad le Clos’s performances in the swimming realm 

The South African prodigy Chad le Clos has always been on the top of what he does. Since the very beginning of his career, he is known because of his extraordinary wins and performances. He makes in the list of legendary swimmers after giving a shocking performance in the 200m butterfly at London 2012. In this event, he made his way to the finals and was lined up beside the swimming sensation Michael Phelps.

Clos shocked the entire swimming community by grabbing gold from the all-time favorite Phelps in the 200m butterfly. He nabbed the win in the dying seconds and touched the wall just 0.05 seconds before the American swimmer. In July 2023, he has also won consecutive gold in the German National championships with his unbeatable performance.

He is now participating in the Swimming World Cup 2023 and has qualified for the finals on day 1 of meet 3 for the 100m Butterfly. Although it has been a rough time, but after the qualification, speculations are that he could fire up his Clos factor and attain the gold in the finals of Day 1 of meet 3. With his injury, he is trying his best to get back his fierce and stand on the podium once again of the World Cup, eyeing toward the 2024 Olympics.

Chad le Clos sets his vision for the Paris Olympics

Following his injury, it has been rather a bumpy ride for the South African swimming sensation Chad le Clos to perform at his level best. He is one of the most decorated Olympians and looks forward to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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After the end of 2023 World Cup, he is eyeing the upcoming World Championships to be held in Doha in February 2024, which will be the gateway to the 2024 Olympics. Illness disturbed his balance when he was doing his best in the 2022 World Swimming Championships with outstanding performances and consecutive medals. However, currently in the 2023 World Cup, the entire swimming community is pondering about Clos nabbing gold on day 1 finals at Budapest.

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