About Riaan Schoeman
Born 1989. Riaan Schoeman is a South African swimmer.
Riaan Schoeman (born 18 September 1989) is a South African swimmer who specializes in the Individual Medley and Freestyle events. He is a multiple-time South African champion and record holder for the Individual Medley and Freestyle events. Schoeman also competes in open water events and was victorious in the 2009 edition of the Midmar Mile. His brother Henri Schoeman is also an athlete, winning bronze in the 2016 Summer Olympics triathlon.
Throughout his career he has been ranked as high as second in the 400m Individual Medley world rankings and has consistently finished among the top ten. Schoeman has represented South Africa at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
At the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, Schoeman claimed a bronze medal in the 400m Individual Medley. He has also competed in both the 2007 All-Africa Games in Algiers as well as the 2011 All-Africa Games held in Maputo, he received seven medals throughout these Games.
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Who is Riaan Schoeman?
South African swimmer
When was Riaan Schoeman born?
Riaan Schoeman was born on 18 September 1989 in Vereeniging.
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Riaan Schoeman is a swimmer.
What nationality is Riaan Schoeman?
Riaan Schoeman is South African.
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