Mandeville Dolphins Swimming Club

🌍🏅 Back Lorenzo's Dream – Be His Buddy! 🏅🌍

We are incredibly proud to share that Lorenzo has qualified for the 12th World Down Syndrome Swimming Championships, taking place in Albufeira, Portugal, from 30 October to 7 November 2026 — a dream come true and a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for sport.

But now comes the biggest challenge...
Like many South African athletes, qualifying for a world championship does not guarantee funding. Lorenzo must fully self-fund this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to represent South Africa on the world stage.

This is where YOU can make a difference.

💙 Become one of Lorenzo's "Back a Buddy" supporters by making a donation—big or small. Every contribution brings him one step closer to competing against the world's best athletes and proudly wearing the South African colours.
Your support isn't just funding a trip—it's investing in a young athlete's dream, promoting inclusion, and helping prove that determination knows no limits.

Together, let's help Lorenzo get to the World Down Syndrome Championships!

https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/lorenzo-12th-world-down-syndrome-championship

🇿🇦 Every donation counts. 🤝 Every buddy matters. 💙

Lorenzo 12th World Down Syndrome Champions... | BackaBuddy Hi, my name is Lorenzo. I am a proud athlete with Down Syndrome and a passionate competitive swimmer. After more than 10 years of dedication to sw...

We are incredibly proud to congratulate Caitlyn Dube on her selection to represent South Africa at the Africa Aquatics Zone 4 Swimming Championships, to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, from 2 to 5 September.

Congratulations, Caitlyn we can't wait to see all that you accomplish in Botswana. Wishing you an unforgettable championship! 💚💛

Luca Fraser is representing Eswatini 🇸🇿 at the 17th African Aquatics Championships in Oran, Algeria.
Wishing him all the best as he competes on the continental stage. 👏🏊‍♂️

Thank you to all the coaches at Mdol 💥💫

We’ve wrapped up the season on a high at the Level 2 Regional Champs hosted at Delville Pool in Germiston 💦🏊‍♂️

We couldn’t be prouder of our swimmers and everything they’ve achieved!

🥇 9 Gold
🥈 11 Silver
🥉 9 Bronze
✨ Countless PBs

What an incredible way to end the season—hard work, dedication, and team spirit shining all the way through.

This past weekend our Level 3 swimmers delivered an incredible performance in the pool at Level 3 Regional Champs! 🏊‍♂️🔥

✨ Medal Tally:
🥇 14 Gold
🥈 11 Silver
🥉 6 Bronze

💥 Relay Highlights:
🥉 Girls 15–16 4x100 Freestyle Relay
🥈 Girls 12 & Under 4x50 Freestyle Relay
🥇 Girls 15–16 4 x 50 Freestyle Relay
🥉 Mixed 15–16 4 x 50 Medley Relay
🥇 Boys 13–14 4 x 50 Medley Relay
🥈 Girls 12 & Under 4 x 50 Medley Relay
🥈 Girls 15–16 4 x 50 Medley Relay

To top it all off, Mandeville placed 3rd overall in the team standings! 🏆

So proud of the hard work, determination, and team spirit shown by every swimmer.

First medal and it’s GOLD 🥇✨
Kate Cheshire smashed the 400m freestyle at the Level 3 Regional Gala — what a swim! 💪

Well done to Lorenzo Cazzavillan on an incredible achievement at the SASA DS&II Games! 🥈👏

He brought home silver in every race he entered — a true testament to his hard work, dedication, and determination.

On top of that, he’s achieved qualifying times for the World Down Syndrome Championships this October 🌍🔥

Lorenzo has also been selected as part of a shadow team they are hoping to send — an amazing opportunity and a huge honour!

We are so proud of you, Lorenzo and coach Liza-Mari!