About
Michelle Weber (born 28 September 1996) is a competitive swimmer and 2-time Olympic open water swimmer from South Africa.
She finished third overall in the aQuellé Midmar Mile on 11 February 2018.
she won the 5 km and 10 km races at the 2019 South African Open Water Swimming Championships in Jeffreys Bay.
She finished 4th in the aQuellé Midmar Mile on 9 February 2020.
She competed in the FINA Olympic Marathon Swim Qualifier for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Setúbal Bay, Portugal on 19 June 2021 and qualified for the 2020 Olympic 10K Marathon Swim in Tokyo.
Date of Birth
28 Sep 1996
Height (cm)
167
Gender
Female
City and Country Of Residence
Cape Town, South Africa
Languages Spoken
English
Name Of Coach
Graham Hill
WOWSA Olympic Gold Raffle Sponsored by Orca
To celebrate the fastest 50 open water swimmers competing at the Olympic Games in Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo Bay, we’ve partnered with Orca to bring you profiles and predictions of each of these incredible athletes. Pick your favorite to win gold in the men’s & women’s division and be entered to win something of your own…
Gold – TRN Wetsuit
The TRN wetsuit is the ideal option for people who are taking their first steps in the world of open water. This wetsuit offers a mix of buoyancy and flexibility, which will make you feel comfortable and safe in your first sessions in the water.
Silver – Open Water Backpack
The Openwater Backpack is ideal for transporting all your equipment to your outdoor and open water swimming outings. It has different compartments for you to organize your equipment. One is waterproof so you can store your swimming gear after using it.
Bronze – Safety Buoy & Killa 180º Goggles
The new safety buoy will make you visible while swimming and offers a waterproof compartment to store your belongings while swimming. The Killa 180º Goggles provides ergonomic comfort and speed through the water whether training or racing.
The Forever Swim
Dear Friends,
My new book, The Forever Swim, is now available and I am honored to giveaway 10 signed copies to lucky raffle winners. In it I tell the story of how I completed the Oceans Seven, but also how I, a hyperactive overweight boy from Mexico City, would chase an Olympic dream, attend Stanford, and wade into the tangled web of Mexican politics. The Forever Swim reminds readers that no dream, however bold, is ever out of reach, as long as we are willing to chase it down with relentless discipline and joy.
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