Fire and Glory: Chad le Clos and dad Bert on 21 medals, Sea Point blaze and the road to LA 2028

South African swimming legend Chad le Clos has made history, becoming the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history with 21 medals., In this interview with Biznews, Chad and his father, Bert, reflect on a nine-year quest to reach this milestone, which is a journey Chad says ranks alongside his iconic 2012 Olympic gold. However, this athletic peak was met with a personal disaster: a blaze at his Sea Point apartment in Cape Town. While Chad was overseas, the fire gutted his home, destroying irreplaceable trophies like his Sportsman of the Year and provincial awards. Even his car keys melted inside the flat, leaving his vehicles stranded outside. Despite the loss, the le Clos family remains focused on the future. Chad talks about his "Last Dance" targeting the LA 2028 Olympics and the expansion of the Chad le Clos Academy with Virgin Active, We also hear the of how Chad's career inspired Bert to lose 40kg and become "a better person". – Linda van Tilburg