Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record
Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.
Chad le Clos, the swimmer who set a new Commonwealth Games record, had his home destroyed by a fatal fire the night after achieving the milestone. Le Clos, 34, had just won his third medal of the 2026 Games, following silver and bronze, when the fire broke out. The swimmer, who broke the all-time Commonwealth records with his 21st medal, overtaking Australia's Emma McKeon, revealed the devastating news on Instagram.
The fire started in his apartment block on July 30th, quickly engulfing his own home. Le Clos paid tribute to his neighbour, who was among the casualties, offering his condolences to the victim's family. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Le Clos launched a fundraising campaign to aid his affected neighbours, emphasizing the tight-knit community spirit.
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