South African Swimmer Sets New World Record

Cameron van der Burgh secured the gold medal and set a new world record in the men's 100 meter breaststroke swimming final finishing in 58.46 seconds.

South Africa's Cameron van der Burgh wins Gold in the Men's 100 metre breaststroke.

InFocus

AllAfrica publishes around 600 reports a day from more than 110 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.