Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the South Africa Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A swimmer who won the 200 metres breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics in a world record.
She added a second Olympic gold, in the 100 metres breaststroke, in Paris in 2024.
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