Swimming legend Chad le Clos wants to prove his doubters wrong in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham by becoming the most decorated athlete at the Games.
Swimming fans and pundits have recently taken jabs at Le Clos, saying he's past it and questioning his commitment. Their cheap shots came during a depressive phase when he was having serious health issues.
“Last year was a complete write-off. I don’t want to go into it because it’s not for anybody else to know. But it was something so deep, it was worse than my parents having cancer and this was worse for them. Ever since he was a teenager, Le Clos has shown up for the country in all the major events he's been to. He's chasing his seat at the table with the greatest athletes of the Games. Phillip Adams, the most prolific Games medallist.“I need two more gongs [to dethrone Adams] and I feel fairly confident that despite the setbacks I will achieve my target in Birmingham.
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