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Banned swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream (opens original article in a new tab)

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A banned swimmer's daughters will compete in the Commonwealth Games, realizing their family's dream after 40 years.

  • Annette Cowley Nel was banned from the 1986 Commonwealth Games due to political tensions over apartheid.
  • Her daughters, Georgia and Olivia Nel, will compete for South Africa in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
  • The 1986 Games faced a boycott by 32 nations opposing UK policy on South Africa.

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