About Carla Swart
Lived 1987 – 2011 (aged 23). Carla Swart was a South African sport cyclist.
Carla Swart (26 November 1987 – 19 January 2011) was a South African cyclist who won nineteen individual and team cycling titles. She was a professional cyclist, riding for HTC–Highroad Women in 2011.
Swart moved to the United States in 2004 as a teenager. She attended Lees-McRae College, where she was awarded scholarships in running and cycling.
Career
Carla Swart became the first cyclist to win all four U.S. collegiate titles in one season (2008). Lees-McRae College has a scholarship named in her honor.
Major results Source: 2009 1st Stage 4 Tour of the Gila 8th Overall Tour de PEI 2010 National Road Championships 3rd Time trial 4th Road Race 8th Ronde van Drenthe 8th Liberty Classic 8th Commonwealth Games Road race 10th Overall Trophée d'Or Féminin 10th World Championship Road race
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carla Swart?
South African racing cyclist (1987–2011)
When was Carla Swart born?
Carla Swart was born on 26 November 1987 in Graaff-Reinet.
When did Carla Swart die?
Carla Swart died on 19 January 2011 in Johannesburg.
What was Carla Swart's occupation?
Carla Swart was a sport cyclist.
What nationality was Carla Swart?
Carla Swart was South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Carla Swart. https://biography.guide/carla-swart/
MLA: "Carla Swart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/carla-swart/.
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