Christian Sadie

Speedo Elite Athlete - Christian Sadie

Hometown

Stellenbosch

Activity

Freestyle, Butterfly, Backstroke and IM

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Speedo Elite Athlete - Christian Sadie

Christian is a para-swimmer competing in the S7 category. He competed at the Tokyo Paralympics in 2021. He is passionate, self-motivated and greatly enjoys what he does.

Tell us about your earliest swimming memory.

Going to the beach with my parents and grandparents when I was around three years old.

Why is swimming such a special sport for you?

The skills you develop when improving your swimming can be translated into other aspects of your life.

Which of your achievements are you the proudest of and why?

My proudest achievement was being selected to participate in the Tokyo 2021 Paralympics. It was a massive dream and a massive milestone in my swimming career.

How do you stay motivated throughout the season?

I try to take every day and week as it comes, and I focus on improving each day.

What are your goals for the year ahead?

To compete at the World Para Swimming Championships in Madeira and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

In which events can we expect to see you take part?

50m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 200m individual medley

What do you do to prepare for a race?

I listen to music and visualise my race.

Apart from swimming, what do you do for fun?

I enjoy reading and spending time with my wife and close friends.

Why are you excited to be a part of the Speedo family?

I have been a part of the Speedo family for a few years, and the support has been phenomenal. From the people running the show to the great products, Speedo is a brand that I am proud to represent. It is made even greater by those working for Speedo.