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South Africa's most successful Olympian, swimmer Tatjana Smith, switches to the Netherlands

South Africa's most successful Olympian, swimmer Tatjana Smith, switches to the Netherlands
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s most decorated Olympic athlete Tatjana Smith is changing nations to compete for the Netherlands, a decision she acknowledged Tuesday “may disappoint or break the hearts” of some supporters.Two-time Olympic swimming champion Smith said in a sometimes tearful video message posted on Instagram: “I’ve decided to swim for the Netherlands.

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