Roland Schoeman
@Rolandschoeman
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4x Olympian & Olympic champion | 10xWR holder | 3x World & 5xCommonwealth Champ | Transforming athletic excellence into real estate success | UofA Alum 🇿🇦🇺🇸
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To those who claim that white South Africans, whose families have been born and raised in South Africa for generations, are merely 'colonialists' or 'Dutch settlers'—let's set the record straight. This kind of cultural denialism is not only factually incorrect but also divisive
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After the overwhelming response I’d like to share that I have formally written to
@CyrilRamaphosa
@PresidencyZA
to offer my services. See attached for my letter.
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I’d like to put my name up for nomination for South African minister of sport in
@PresidencyZA
upcoming cabinet reshuffle.
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No politician in South Africa will ever be able to unite a nation more. Well done
@Springboks
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@DVATW
US is becoming more and more like South Africa. Lawless thugs being allowed to attack individuals. This is absolutely disgusting and should never be tolerated frrom anyone.
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There’s a greater police presence in small coastal towns than all of South Africa’s crime hot spots. Well done
@PresidencyZA
@CyrilRamaphosa
I’d imagine that if the same efforts were exercised against crime we’d be a lot safer country.
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@WarClandestine
@StaceyPlaskett
@HouseGOP
@HouseJudiciary
Well said. Poor excuse for someone in her position
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This photo was from my first ever world championships. It was held in Fukuoka in 2001 & I won bronze in the 50m Freestyle.
Today I was notified that I’ve been included in this years world champs also to be held in Fukuoka. 22 years later I’m going to be racing in Fukuoka again.
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Nothing better than hearing our National Anthem while standing on an Olympic Podium. What a race
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@djwitaphd
@PresidencyZA
1. Ensure adequate financial resources 2. Ensure adequate government support 3. Athletic scholarship programmes 4. Progressive expansion of physical resources 5. Development of world-leading scientific and coaching expertise amongst others
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@liz_churchill8
Give people cancer first, provide treatment second. Double dipping at its finest.
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@kylesockwell
Absolutely ridiculous to think Reagan Smith should be disqualified for celebrating with a "fuck yeah" after reclaiming her 100m backstroke world record. In the heat of the moment, raw emotion is natural. Expecting adults at a professional level to censor every word is absurd.
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With all the rain in Japan for the
@rugbyworldcup
I’m excited to say I’ve accepted a call up from the
@Springboks
as a reserve in case the conditions are too wet
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We remember this well SASCOC refused to pay out any money. They didn’t even want to send a relay team. They were adamant we didn’t have a chance at a medal. Bertie Lubner gave R20,000 for each medalist.
In 2000 at the Sydney Olympics I had to sell Duvets that they gave us in
@bella_vdw
Remember when Roland Schoeman et al brought back the gold, after they had to pay their own way and did not receive reward money?
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I'd love to be involved in 2020 to secure a decent equipment sponsor for
@teamsa16
361 & Erke don't cut it
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Congratulations Jo-Ane. We need more athletes who are able to open up about the lack of support they receive.
Jo-Ane van Dyk achieved her Olympic silver at Stade de France on Saturday night without any support from official structures back home, relying on much-needed help from her parents.
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Congratulations on your incredible win yesterday.
@KGmontjane1
We have a Wimbledon champion 🇿🇦🇿🇦
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Once again we are relying on the kindness of individuals to reward excellence. This is just part of a far greater problem and part of the reason our Minister of Sport, Arts and culture should step down. Mr Minister. What are
@your
plans if any for this coming Olympic cycle??
Through the
@TheWineFarmer1
we would love to send at least some wine to our medal winners who won't receive bonuses after this Olympics. We challenge more to do the same and show our hero's the respect they deserve.🍷
@biancabuitendag
@TRSchoenmaker
@Rolandschoeman
@RykNeethling
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Legend of a man.
.
@Tokyo2020
Olympics
4th place. Probably one of the worst places to finish in a race.
Thank you for all the support and belief through this journey.
It’s always an honour representing my country on this stage 🇿🇦
The dream of standing on that podium will be a reality one day 🙏
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Not very many things better than sharing this moment with 3 brothers. A moment in time that will bind us together forever.
20 years ago we did something pretty special.Only a few people believed it was possible & we pulled it off with perfection. In some ways it feels like a different lifetime but somehow it also gets better, especially when watching the athletes in Paris recently. Always grateful🙏🏻
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What an absolute legend. Well done my man.
@KAndersonATP
you are an absolute champ. Heart of a lion. You’re not done yet 🇿🇦🎾 well done
@JohnIsner
both fought like champions
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@SkyNews
@SimonCalder
You do realize this is exactly what you did to South Africa. Costing billions in tourism, the loss on jobs etc. now you’re here whining about a country doing what you’ve done for years.
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I love all the triggered race baiters replying to this post. Keep it coming. You’re revealing yourselves.
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@RobertKennedyJr
The FDA's decision not to approve MDMA for PTSD treatment is a glaring example of putting profit over people. With the data showing it as the most effective treatment for PTSD, it's clear the real motive is to keep people on lifelong prescriptions rather than curing them. This
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Dear
@elonmusk
is there any way you can help solve the electricity problems in South Africa? Asking for all of South Africa
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@pfizer
How does a company that benefits to the tune of billions really care about the health of individuals? There’s no incentive for you to have people healthy
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2 Masters World Records this weekend. 47.70 to end the weekend, fastest 100m freestyle in a very long time. I feel so incredibly blessed to be able to do something I love and to continue to learn lessons about myself and the world. There’s no sell by date to your dreams
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@DrLoupis
I will continue to support local farmers like
@azgrassraised
and refuse to put the ultra processed trash in my body.
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Just over 2 years since my last short course meters race. Wasn't sure what to expect this weekend. Ended up breaking the Masters world record in a 48.05
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@b3thmemes
@MbalulaFikile
@Tsigwili
Been trying for years. Won’t stop until athletes are treated better. So much talent throughout South Africa that need to be nurtured and developed.
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@IanCameron23
What a disgusting excuse for a make. Absolutely nothing would ever justify this. And the fact that others sit by. Bunch of cowards.
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@actors_work
@CyrilRamaphosa
Amazing question. Working directly with those in arts and culture to increase exposure, opportunity and growth. How do we develop the next great artist, musician, actor if they are never able to find that passion. We need to create opportunities.
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Really excited that the Presidents Private Office has received&acknowledged my letter to him about my willingness to serve in his cabinet as Minister.
Thank you to every one for the incredible belief that I can do this job in service of our country. Lets hope he considers it!
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13 yrs ago on this day we united a country & did what few believed was possible. This is a memory I will forever share & cherish
#believe
🇿🇦
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@ndiaAG
@nomsa_maseko
@PresidencyZA
I’m committed to every single South African no matter who being given as much opportunity to represent our country. The word “transformation” continues to divide our country and perpetuate the division. We’ve had over 20 years now. We need a transformed system.
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@wada_ama
Time to ban Russia from the Rio Olympics. How much more needs to be brought to light. Swimmers are sick of nothing being done
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I love steak. I will never at any point move to a highly processed fake alternative.
#makesteakgreatagain
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@anthony83772424
The more closed-minded, the more you see the world as you want it to be versus the way it is.
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In my life i was told by some I was a failure. In 2004 I walked away as SA's most decorated Olympian
#believe
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Well done
@GraemeSmith49
@markb46
@OfficialCSA
hopefully the first of many with this incredible leadership team
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@JeffYoungerTX
What an absolute POS. Absolutely nothing justifies this kind of behavior. Wtf is the matter with people.
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@OumalAhmed1
@DVATW
Well I am from South Africa and have seen the country deteriorate. So not that interesting I’d say SA
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@uiowa
May need to delete this tweet. Take credit for “the birthplace of the butterfly stroke” and you cut the swimming programs. If this was a history you were proud of you’d reinstate both programs and continue to create history. Bit of virtue signaling here
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New 50m breaststroke masters world record 26.6 (short course meters)
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S.African Olympians required to contribute to get themselves to
@Rio2016_en
Absolutely unacceptable. Where's the money going? Not 2 athletes
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A very special feeling and honour. My 8th World Championships. 22 years since my first and 10 since my last.
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16 years ago we shocked the World. Very few believed we were capable of winning Olympic Gold. It didn’t matter what they thought. We believed in ourselves and each other. We knew that we could put together a relay…
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Should’ve appointed me Minister of Sport and Recreation, this wouldn’t happen under my watch.
No Dj alive can spin these turntables.
Our municipalities are being looted and we must not forget that, even for a moment.
This is what the presidents team were calling an Athletic track, saying there is water reticulation etc.
#R22Million
#PFMA
#MFMA
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Dear
@CyrilRamaphosa
may be time for another reshuffle. Are you really committed to your country?
After the overwhelming response I’d like to share that I have formally written to
@CyrilRamaphosa
@PresidencyZA
to offer my services. See attached for my letter.
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Thoughts and prayers go out to Drury
Defending NCAA Division II Champion Dies During Drury Practice
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@keselowski
@RachelG48NYY
Well then maybe you should clarify your point for greater transparency. Right now you’ve left it open to interpretation.
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@mpilo_shabalala
@CyrilRamaphosa
Trying to help current and future athletes and those in arts and culture would be something I’d happily work towards
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If you’re a South African living abroad you still have a voice. Encouraging everyone living overseas to vote and help our country. It’s in desperate need right now.
📣Calling all South Africans living abroad to join the mission to rescue SA! In this election, your vote has the power to make history back home.
Visit for more info about voting overseas on 17/18/19 May 2024, depending on where you will be. 🇿🇦
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No matter what happens in tomorrow's final. I have been blessed immeasurably. Thank you all for years of support
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SA athletes fighting now for Olympic medal money
@MbalulaFikile
#disappointing
We wonder why we don't win more medals. This is a reason
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Take a bow
@KAndersonATP
there is no winning or losing. There’s winning or learning. Congratulations on an amazing result. Carry your head high. You have the heart of a lion
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Always love the opportunity to make it out to
@ALTIS
Got some good
@DJIGlobal
footage of
@amhurdlestar
& the hurdles group today
#dronelife
#DJI
#trackandfield
#WorldRecord
#12hurdles
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@lucpack
@PresidencyZA
100% serious. Our sports stars and sports teams unite our country. The more we can unify our country the better in my opinion.
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Congratulations on a truly remarkable achievement my friend. Thank you for all you are and all you do
@LewisPugh
I’ve just swum the full length of the English Channel. This is my message. Please share. 1/7
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I love you Twitter. I made an error in what I said. Thankful to have spoken directly to
@MoshabelaMosa
and found common ground irrespective of some differences in beliefs & opinions. Beautiful to see how passionate people can be. ❤️❤️❤️
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Congratulations on an incredible career
@Cameronvdburgh
been a privilege to watch you grow and compete. Wishing you all that is good in your future endeavors
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As Tami says. This is what
@EFFSouthAfrica
thinks about our rugby team. Every player on that Springbok team and everyone hoping to represent our country at the highest level does more for our country than these people could ever or will ever do.
This is what EFF really thinks about our national rugby team. Anything that unites South Africans they will break down because it’s not convenient for the type of toxic politics they advocate for! Don’t fall for their fake congratulatory messages, it’s just an election ploy 🚮🥱
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Here’s some text from history with a few links worth looking at.
“The idea that Black people were the first inhabitants of South Africa is a common misconception. In reality, the Khoisan (comprising the Khoi and San peoples) were the original inhabitants of the region, living
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@ali_naka
@robertmarawa
Absolutely disgusting. These men should be sentenced to life in jail. Despicable creatures like this don’t deserve to be on this earth
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Names of all Australian Olympic gold medalists to be embroidered on the inside. Awesome touch
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Sport & the Arts are the greatest unifier of our nation. There are those that know this to be true&fight to make it more difficult. Politicians in South Africa should be doing everything in their power to ensure our sports and arts grow and thrive.
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@UberFacts
not in this photo as mentioned before shadow from floatie would be significantly smaller at 300 feet
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Mohoje has absolutely no idea how to tackle. Ridiculous,
High tackle after high tackle
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@mhlongo_manqoba
@djwitaphd
@PresidencyZA
Unfortunately racism has been a part of our culture for a very long time. I’m committed to everyone having as many opportunities as possible and selecting those who have earned their place
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