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Dominated the medal table with 61 golds, powered by world-class performances in athletics and swimming. Caster Semenya's 800m victory was one of the most celebrated moments of the Games.
Delegation
480Overall Rank
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PretoriaMedal Haul
Gold
61
Silver
35
Bronze
40
Total
136
Medal Events
EventSportAthleteMedal
Star Athletes
Athletics
Caster Semenya
Claimed double gold in the 800m and 1500m at the 2011 All-Africa Games, dominating both finals from the front and winning the 800m by a commanding margin to confirm her status as Africa's greatest female middle-distance runner.
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Swimming
Chad le Clos
Dominated the butterfly events at the 2011 All-Africa Games, winning gold in both the 100m and 200m Butterfly while also claiming silver in the 200m Freestyle, previewing the Olympic glory that would follow in London the next year.
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Flag Bearer at Opening Ceremony
Caster Semenya