South African gymnastics history-maker Caitlin Rooskrantz joins Sias du Plessis for an inspiring and open conversation on The Sias du Plessis Show. 🇿🇦🤸♀️
From making history as the first South African gymnast to qualify for the Olympics in 15 years to representing the nation at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, Caitlin has broken barriers and redefined what’s possible for African gymnasts on the world stage.
In this interview, she talks about:
✨ Her journey from a young girl in Johannesburg to the global stage
💪 The challenges of being a trailblazer in South African gymnastics
🏅 Balancing elite sport, studies, and life beyond competition
🌍 How she hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes
Caitlin also shares what she’s currently working on, including her plans to grow gymnastics in South Africa and her ambitions beyond the mat.
🎙️ Don’t miss this powerful conversation with one of South Africa’s most determined and ground-breaking athletes.
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South African gymnastics history-maker Caitlin Rooskrantz joins Sias du Plessis for an inspiring and open conversation on The Sias du Plessis Show. 🇿🇦🤸♀️
From making history as the first South African gymnast to qualify for the Olympics in 15 years to representing the nation at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, Caitlin has broken barriers and redefined what’s possible for African gymnasts on the world stage.
In this interview, she talks about:
✨ Her journey from a young girl in Johannesburg to the global stage
💪 The challenges of being a trailblazer in South African gymnastics
🏅 Balancing elite sport, studies, and life beyond competition
🌍 How she hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes
Caitlin also shares what she’s currently working on, including her plans to grow gymnastics in South Africa and her ambitions beyond the mat.
🎙️ Don’t miss this powerful conversation with one of South Africa’s most determined and ground-breaking athletes.
👉 Watch, like, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from The Sias du Plessis Show.
Kaylin Swart - Why the Banyana Star Almost Quit Football
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55 minutes 58 seconds
8 months ago
Kaylin Swart - Why the Banyana Star Almost Quit Football
Kaylin Swart is an Africa Cup of Nations winner with South Africa and the country's number one goalkeeper. The Banyana Banyana star who won the WAFCON title in 2022 has been a stalwart in the squad since her debut in 2016 and shares her journey from playing on the streets to representing the "Rainbow Nation" at the 2019 and 2023 FIFA World Cups in France and Australia and New Zealand. Swart grew up playing cricket and football with the boys in her community and still has ambitions to play cricket for the South Africa national team in future.
The Sias du Plessis Show
South African gymnastics history-maker Caitlin Rooskrantz joins Sias du Plessis for an inspiring and open conversation on The Sias du Plessis Show. 🇿🇦🤸♀️
From making history as the first South African gymnast to qualify for the Olympics in 15 years to representing the nation at Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024, Caitlin has broken barriers and redefined what’s possible for African gymnasts on the world stage.
In this interview, she talks about:
✨ Her journey from a young girl in Johannesburg to the global stage
💪 The challenges of being a trailblazer in South African gymnastics
🏅 Balancing elite sport, studies, and life beyond competition
🌍 How she hopes to inspire the next generation of athletes
Caitlin also shares what she’s currently working on, including her plans to grow gymnastics in South Africa and her ambitions beyond the mat.
🎙️ Don’t miss this powerful conversation with one of South Africa’s most determined and ground-breaking athletes.
👉 Watch, like, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from The Sias du Plessis Show.
