Parents thank supporters and all those who helped Tatjana Schoenmaker win gold at the Tokyo Games
Tatjana Schoenmaker of Team South Africa is congratulated by Lilly King of Team United States, Annie Lazor of Team United States and Kaylene Corbett of Team South Africa after winning the gold medal and breaking the world record in the women's 200m breaststroke final on July 30 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. Picture: GETTY IMAGES/ROB CARR
Schoenmaker opened Team SA’s haul with a silver medal in the 100m breaststroke and was followed by Victoria Bay-born surfer Bianca Buitendag‚ who won silver in the women’s surfing. The pair account for the only three medals won by Team SA by Tuesday. Her father‚ Rene‚ said the family was happy for Tatjana and that his daughter’s achievements were exactly what the doctor ordered for the happiness index across the country after the social unrest and looting last month.
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