South Africa's most successful Olympian, swimmer Tatjana Smith, switches to the Netherlands

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Two-time Olympic swimming champion Tatjana Smith has decided to compete for the Netherlands, leaving South Africa, where she is the country's most decorated Olympian. Smith acknowledged that the decision may disappoint some supporters in a video message.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa’s most decorated Olympic athlete Tatjana Smith is changing nations to compete for the Netherlands, a decision she acknowledged Tuesday “may disappoint or break the hearts” of some supporters.Two-time Olympic swimming champion Smith said in a sometimes tearful video message posted on Instagram: “I’ve decided to swim for the Netherlands.