Oliver Durand — Namibian swimmer competing in 200m and 400m individual medley, pursuing 2028 Olympic qualification with over 100 national medals.
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Informanté
Oliver Durand finished fourth in Heat 3 of men's 200m individual medley
“Oliver Durand finished fourth in Heat 3 of the men's 200m individual medley in a time of 2:03.09, placing 10th overall.”
Team Namibia begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with opening ceremony and early victoriesThe Namibian
Oliver Durand is one of four boys swimmers for Commonwealth Games
“We only have four boys, which are Luke Beukes, Oliver Durand, Jose Canjulo and Ronan Wantenaar.”
Nam swimmers eye medals at Commonwealth GamesNew Era
Oliver Durand broke the African junior record in the 400m individual medley at the 2025 championships in Egypt
“At the 2025 edition in Egypt, Oliver Durand broke the African junior recordin the 400m individual medley.”
Swim team off to African swimming champsNew Era
Oliver Durand was born and raised in Windhoek
“Record-breaking Namibian swimmer and multiple national champion Oliver Durand was born and raised in Windhoek, where his swimming journey began with a lesson his mother forced him to attend.”
Personality of the week – Durand chases Olympic qualificationNew Era
Oliver Durand has claimed the senior Victor Ludorum title multiple years in a row, including 2024, 2025 and 2026
“Durand has claimed the senior Victor Ludorum title multiple years in a row, including 2024, 2025 and 2026 at the Bank Windhoek Long Course National Championships, cementing his status as one of the country's top swimmers.”
Personality of the week – Durand chases Olympic qualificationNew Era
Oliver Durand set 20 new records at the 2024 Short Course National Championships
“At the 2024 Short Course National Championships, he set an astonishing 20 new records and most recently added one more individual record to his name at the Long Course Championships last month.”
Personality of the week – Durand chases Olympic qualificationNew Era
Oliver Durand represented Namibia at the 2025 Junior African Aquatics Championships in Egypt, where he won several medals
“One of his proudest moments came in 2025 when he represented Namibia at the Junior African Aquatics Championships in Egypt, where he won several medals for the country.”
Personality of the week – Durand chases Olympic qualificationNew Era
Swimmer Oliver Durand won more than five individual gold medals
“Highlights included Patrick Durand's record in the 12-and-under 1500 metre freestyle, multiple relay records in the 15 to 16 age group, and standout swimmer Oliver Durand, who won more than five individual gold medals.”
Steenkamp lauds Bank Windhoek sport commitmentThe Namibian
Oliver Durand was crowned senior victor ludorum champion
“Durand of Dolphins and Humphrey of Aqua Swimming and Fitness Club were crowned the senior victor and victrix ludorum champions.”
Durand, Humphrey top senior swimmersThe Namibian
Oliver Durand broke two records, one as part of relay team
“Durand also broke two records – one as part of a relay team – while he had three performances among the top 10 performances according to Fina points.”
Durand, Humphrey top senior swimmersNamibia's 23-athlete delegation marched in the opening ceremony before competing across five sporting codes on the first day. Athletes recorded early results in bowls and swimming, including Waylon Wentzel's debut victory in men's singles bowls and several heats contested by Namibian swimmers.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
Namibia's 23-athlete delegation marched in the opening ceremony before competing across five sporting codes on the first day. Athletes recorded early results in bowls and swimming, including Waylon Wentzel's debut victory in men's singles bowls and several heats contested by Namibian swimmers.
14 hours ago · Informanté →
National swimming coach Jean-Michael Leitner says the Namibian swimmers selected for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games have earned their places through hard work and consistent results, and believes they are capable of reaching finals and competing for medals if they deliver their best performances.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia's swimmers delivered record-breaking performances at the second Short Course Gala on 19–20 June 2026, with Jessica Humphrey breaking the 50m freestyle open record and three age-group records, and other swimmers setting records across various events.
25 June 2026 · The Namibian →
A national swim team supported by the Namibia Podium Performance Programme has been sent to the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May, featuring eleven swimmers alongside a coach and team manager. The championships are expected to attract over 400 swimmers from 41 countries, and will introduce a new inter-zonal event where selected athletes represent Africa's four aquatic zones.
6 May 2026 · New Era →
Record-breaking Namibian swimmer Oliver Durand, a multiple national champion and holder of over 100 national medals, is focused on qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games. The 200m and 400m individual medley specialist has recently set numerous records at national championships and aims to continue improving his technique and power to reach the world stage.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp commended Bank Windhoek for its sustained investment in sports development at the official opening of the NASFED 2026 National Long Course Championships, emphasising the importance of corporate partnerships in creating opportunities for young athletes. The championships brought together 231 swimmers from eight clubs and produced several new records, highlighting growing competitiveness in Namibian swimming.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Oliver Durand and Jessica Humphrey were crowned senior victor and victrix ludorum champions at the Bank Windhoek National Swimming Championships in Windhoek. Nine new national records and one Nasfed record were set during the five-day competition, with Dolphins winning the club championship.
24 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Bank Windhoek/NASFED Long Course Swimming Championships concluded in Windhoek, with 230 top swimmers from across the country competing and breaking several national records including in freestyle relays and individual events. According to NASFED vice president David Nell, the five-day event was a success marked by improved times and athlete dedication.
23 February 2026 · New Era →
Patrick Durand of Dolphins Swimming Club set a new record at Bank Windhoek Long Course Gala 3, winning the boys 12 and under 800m freestyle in 10:18.09, breaking the 12-year-old record by more than 10 seconds. Several other swimmers came close to breaking records across various age categories.
26 January 2026 · The Namibian →