Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChad le Clos became the most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete last week (Getty)South African swimmer Chad le Clos revealed his Cape Town apartment was destroyed by a devastating fire, which also tragically claimed the life of a neighbour. The fire occurred on 30 July, just one day after Le Clos achieved the milestone of becoming the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history. Le Clos secured his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze in the men's 4x100 metres medley relay in Glasgow, surpassing Australia's Emma McKeon. His home in the Sea Point suburb, where he had lived for over a decade, was completely burnt down, leaving nothing to salvage. Following the tragedy, Le Clos extended condolences to the family of the deceased neighbour and launched a fundraising campaign through his Chad le Clos Foundation to support other affected residents. In fullCommonwealth Games history-maker Chad le Clos has home destroyed in fatal fireMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Chad le Clos loses home in devastating fire after making Commonwealth Games history
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChad le Clos became the most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete last week (Getty)South African swimmer Chad le Clos revealed his Cape Town apartment was destroyed by a devastating fire, which also tragically claimed the life of a neighbour. The fire occurred on 30 July, just one day after Le Clos achieved the milestone of becoming the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history. Le Clos secured his 21st Commonwealth Games medal, a bronze in the men's 4x100 metres medley relay in Glasgow, surpassing Australia's Emma McKeon. His home in the Sea Point suburb, where he had lived for over a decade, was completely burnt down, leaving nothing to salvage. Following the tragedy, Le Clos extended condolences to the family of the deceased neighbour and launched a fundraising campaign through his Chad le Clos Foundation to support other affected residents. In fullCommonwealth Games history-maker Chad le Clos has home destroyed in fatal fireMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
