Tatjana Schoenmaker is a SouthAfrican female breaststroke swimmer.
She is one of the best female swimmers in South Africa and has a bright future in athletics.
Below is a detailed Tatjana Schoenmakers biography for more about her rise and personal life.
Tatjana Schoenmaker set a new record in the Women’s breaststroke heat 5 at the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Photo: @Gallo ImagesSource: Getty Images
For a long time, South African female swimmers were not doing well.
The emergence of great athletes like Tatjana has helped restore public confidence in the countrys female swimming squad.
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How old is Tatjana Schoenmaker?
The professional athlete was born on 9th July 1997 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
She is 24 years old in 2021.
The professional athlete is in a relationship with Raun Ras as of 2021. Photo: @rasruanSource: Instagram
She was brought up in Roodepoort before moving to Pretoria.
Tatjana Schoenmakers parents have been supportive of her career from an early age.
Tatjana Schoenmaker’s education
The athlete went to TuksSportHigh School, from where she graduated in 2015.
The professional swimmer graduated from UP in 2020 with a Bcom degree in Financial Science. Photo: @tatjanaschoenSource: Instagram
She then joined theUniversity of Pretoriato pursue a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Financial Science.
Shegraduatedin 2020 with her family in Pretoria during the Covid-19 lockdown and shared her joy on social media.
Swimming
Tatjanas passion for swimming started when she was five years old.
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She revealed that she participated in the first competition at eight years old.
However, she did not make swimming her main sport until towards the end of her high school education.
She has since won at various national and international swimming competitions.
The pro athlete broke the World and Olympic swimming records at the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: @Maddie MeyerSource: Getty Images
One of her greatest achievements was qualifying for the Tokyo 2020Summer Olympics.
He trains her and Kaylene Corbett at the Tuks Swimming Club in Pretoria.
Tatjana Schoenmakers images
Tatjana continues to cement her mark as the best swimmer in South Africa.
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Here are a few pictures of some of her greatest career moments since having an international breakthrough in 2018.
She took home South Africas first gold medal at Tokyo 2020.
She won silver in the finals behind USAs Lydia Jacoby.
The pro athlete won two gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Photo: @Scott BarbourSource: Getty Images
Commonwealth Games
Theprofessional athletewon two gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
She emerged victorious in the Womens 100m breaststroke and the 200m breaststroke.
SwimSwan named her the African Female Swimmer of the Year in 2019 and 2020.
The gold-winning swimmer has been recognized severally for her swimming prowess. Photo: @tatjanaschoenSource: Instagram
She finished at 2:22.52 behind Yulia Yefimova, who won at 2:20.17.
World Student Games
Theprofessional athletewon gold for Women’s 100m Breaststroke at the 2019 World Student Games.
The competitions were held in Napoli, Italy.
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Tatjana Schoenmaker has had a blossoming rise in South African swimming competitions.
Winning at international championships is a dream come true for her and the country at large.
Softball and baseball will return since their last appearance at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
Tatjana Schoenmaker (left) won silver at the 2019 World Swimming Championships behind Russia’s Yulia Yefimova (right). Photo: @Oli ScarffSource: Getty Images
Recognized for her exceptional talent, she clinched the Writer of the Year Award.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Alice is an engaged member of the Rotaract Club of Kabete.
For inquiries, reach out to her at alicenjoro01@gmail.com
Tatjana Schoenmaker showcased a spectacular performance at the 2019 World Student Games. Photo: @tatjanaschoenSource: Instagram
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