Oliver Durand — Namibian swimmer specializing in 200m and 400m individual medley, pursuing 2028 Olympic qualification.
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Informanté
Oliver Durand set new Namibian 17–18 age-group record in men's 200m freestyle
“Oliver Durand leading the team's results by finishing 22nd in a time of 1:52.53, setting a new Namibian 17–18 age-group record.”
Namibian swimmers set national records at Commonwealth GamesInformanté
Oliver Durand narrowly missed progressing in men's 400m individual medley (4:27.85, ninth overall)
“Oliver Durand narrowly missed out on progressing in the men's 400m individual medley after clocking 4:27.85 to finish ninth overall, earning the position of first reserve for the next stage of the competition.”
Humphrey shatters 30-year national record as Team Namibia swimmers deliver another impressive showingInformanté
Oliver Durand set new Namibian Open Record and 17–18 age-group record in men's 200m butterfly at 2:01.84
“Durand also produced a record-breaking swim in the men's 200m butterfly, setting a new Namibian Open Record and 17–18 age-group record with a time of 2:01.84.”
Team Namibia records new marks and advances at Glasgow Commonwealth GamesInformanté
Oliver Durand set new Namibian senior record in men's 100m butterfly with time of 53.98 seconds
“Durand also produced a record-breaking swim in the men's 100m butterfly, setting a new Namibian senior record and 17–18 age-group record after clocking 53.98 seconds.”
Team Namibia celebrates swimming records, boxing progress at Commonwealth GamesInformanté
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 qualificationNamibia sent 24 athletes to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competing across five sports and finished 29th overall with three medals—one silver and two bronze, all from boxing. Tryagain Ndevelo won silver in men's 60kg, while Philip !Haoseb and Mischa Araes secured bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg respectively.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia sent 24 athletes to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competing across five sports and finished 29th overall with three medals—one silver and two bronze, all from boxing. Tryagain Ndevelo won silver in men's 60kg, while Philip !Haoseb and Mischa Araes secured bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg respectively.
5 August 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's swimmers delivered impressive performances at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with Oliver Durand setting a new Namibian 17–18 age-group record in the men's 200m freestyle (1:52.53), Luke Beukes placing 24th (1:54.51), and José Canjulo finishing 28th (1:56.35). The team also achieved a historic relay final appearance.
31 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian boxer Philip Haoseb advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by defeating New Zealand's Alex Mukuka 4-0, automatically securing at least a bronze medal. Haoseb will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals for a place in Saturday's final.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ronan Wantenaar made history by becoming the first Namibian swimmer to qualify for a final at the Commonwealth Games. He finished sixth in the final with a time of 27.31 seconds, disappointed he could not break 27 seconds or medal, but proud of the historic achievement for Namibia.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Jessica Humphrey shattered a Namibian national record in the women's 50m butterfly at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, clocking 26.33 seconds in a personal best—a mark that had stood since 1996. Luke Beukes, José Canjulo, and Oliver Durand also competed, though Humphrey narrowly missed the semi-finals despite her record-breaking effort.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Namibian athletes delivered record-breaking performances in swimming, with Jessica Humphrey and Oliver Durand each setting new national records in their respective events, while the team also secured a place in the long jump final and competed in athletics and bowls.
28 July 2026 · Informanté →
Jessica Humphrey and Oliver Durand set new Namibian senior and age-group records in swimming at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Humphrey clocking 1:01.83 in the women's 100m backstroke and Durand 53.98 seconds in the men's 100m butterfly. Boxer Tryagain Ndevelo progressed by walkover, while swimmers Luke Beukes and the record-setters advanced to semi-finals.
27 July 2026 · 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.
24 July 2026 · 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 →