Ronan Wantenaar — Namibian swimmer who became the first from Namibia to qualify for a Commonwealth Games swimming final, finishing sixth at Glasgow 2026.
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Ronan Wantenaar set new Namibian Open Record in men's 4x100m medley relay
“Namibia's swimmers also produced a standout performance in the men's 4x100m medley relay final, with Oliver Durand, Ronan Wantenaar, José Canjulo and Luke Beukes finishing eighth in 3:44.58 and setting a new Namibian Open Record.”
Namibian swimmers set national records at Commonwealth GamesThe Namibian
Ronan Wantenaar became the first Namibian swimmer to qualify for a final at the Commonwealth Games
“Ronan Wantenaar made history on Monday when he became the first Namibian swimmer to qualify for a final at the Commonwealth Games.”
Wantenaar makes Namibian swimming historyThe Namibian
Ronan Wantenaar finished sixth place in the 50m final with a time of 27.31
“That was also the fifth-fastest semi-final time and put him in contention for a medal, but competing against some of the world's top swimmers in the final he had to settle for sixth place in 27.31.”
Wantenaar makes Namibian swimming historyInformanté
Ronan Wantenaar secured second place in Heat 8 of men's 50m breaststroke qualifying third overall for semi-finals
“Ronan Wantenaar secured second place in Heat 8 of the men's 50m breaststroke in 27.13 seconds, qualifying third overall for the semi-finals, while José Canjulo finished sixth in Heat 5 of the same event with a time of 29.10 seconds.”
Team Namibia delivers strong performances across gymnastics, swimming and bowls at Commonwealth GamesInformanté
Ronan Wantenaar finished sixth in Heat 4 of men's 100m breaststroke
“Ronan Wantenaar finished sixth in Heat 4 of the men's 100m breaststroke, placing 17th overall to qualify as a reserve for the next stage.”
Team Namibia begins Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with opening ceremony and early victoriesThe Namibian
Ronan Wantenaar recently competed at French National Open Championships
“Some of our swimmers have been to the South African senior championships, as well as the junior and senior African Aquatics Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria, and Ronan Wantenaar recently competed at the French National Open Championships, where we did really well.”
Nam swimmers eye medals at Commonwealth GamesNamibia'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.
22 hours ago · Informanté →
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.
22 hours ago · 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 →
Team Namibia delivered strong performances at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the gymnastics team finishing 10th overall with a combined score of 107.550, and swimmers including Jessica Humphrey recording record-setting results in the pool alongside victories on the bowls greens.
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 junior swim team finished fifth overall at the 17th African Swimming Championships in Oran, Algeria (5–10 May 2026), securing two silver and five bronze medals across individual and relay events. Head coach Jane Samson noted that most swimmers achieved personal best times during the competition.
12 May 2026 · New Era →
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 →
Jessica Humphrey, Keila de Oliveira and Luke Beukes represented Namibia at the South African National Aquatic Senior Championships in Gqeberha in April, reaching multiple finals and setting personal bests and national records. De Oliveira won a silver medal in the 100m backstroke and a bronze medal in the 50m butterfly.
30 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →