Olympic champion Tatjana Smith reverses retirement decision
South African swimmer Tatjana Smith has reversed her decision to retire and plans to pursue a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Smith is a double Olympic champion, and described the decision to return as “crazy, scaring and exciting,” according to BBC Sport.
South African swimmer Tatjana Smith has reversed her retirement decision as she seeks a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, BBC Sport reported.
Smith is a double Olympic champion. She described the decision to return as “crazy, scaring and exciting.”
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