Chad le Clos of South Africa has an intense rivalry with Michael Phelps after his stunning gold medal win over Phelps in London. Here's a look at his life.

The two were friendly leading up the London games, and Le Clos often said Phelps was “an inspiration.” In fact, after the 2012 games, with Phelps retired, the two actually planned a trip to go ...

He provided one of the biggest shocks in Olympic swimming history, and Chad le Clos hopes to get another chance to take on idol Michael Phelps at Rio 2016.

Chad le Clos is finding his feet again in 2022, after what he calls the worst year of his life in 2021, where depression was his constant companion, even during the Tokyo Olympics.

He may have inspired Michael Phelps' mean-mug, but Chad le Clos has said he is a "fan" of the Olympic legend Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. He has been working at the brand since 2016 ...

South African swimmer Chad le Clos may have inspired Michael Phelps's mean-mug stare, but the 24-year-old is more than just a meme. Phelps' rival – who tried his best to distract the American ...

Despite Chad Le Clos’s early exit from the Paris 2024 Olympics due to a shoulder injury, his father, Bert, is beaming with pride over his “champion” son. The swimming star failed to qualify ...

Chad Le Clos: I’ve just turned 32, so obviously it’s a little bit of a different stage in my life. I’d say looking back to when I was heading to my first games in London, ...

PARIS, July 25 (Reuters) - South African swimmer Chad Le Clos revealed on Thursday he had suffered a training injury ahead of a Paris Games the former Olympic champion has presented as unfinished ...

He provided one of the biggest shocks in Olympic swimming history, and Chad le Clos hopes to get another chance to take on idol Michael Phelps at Rio 2016.

South African Olympic champion swimmer Chad le Clos said earlier this month that 2021 was the worst year of his life, and he "couldn't be left alone" before seeking help for depression.