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Ryk Neethling

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Ryk Neethling OIS (born 17 November 1977) is a South African businessman who rose to prominence as a three-time World Aquatic Champion and four-time World Record breaking Olympic swimming champion, participating in four Olympics for South Africa from 1996-2008. He won a gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay at the 2004 Athens Olympics, and is known as one of the most accomplished South African swimmers in history. He would later serve as the CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa, and found the Ryk Neethling Swimming Schools. Born in Bloemfontein, S.A. on 17 November 1977, he attended Grey College, and was coached by Simon Gray at the Seals Swim Club of Bloemfontein. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 16 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 15 in 2024). Ryk Neethling is the 926th most popular businessperson (down from 842nd in 2024), the 493rd most popular biography from South Africa (down from 430th in 2019) and the 5th most popular South African Businessperson.

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Among BUSINESSPEOPLE

Among businesspeople, Ryk Neethling ranks 926 out of 847. Before him are Adam D'Angelo, Mary Lou Jepsen, Andi Gutmans, Roshni Nadar, Esra'a Al Shafei, and Palmer Luckey. After him are Wences Casares, Sanela Diana Jenkins, Brad Keselowski, Ivan Monteiro, Roya Mahboob, and Chris Phillips.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1977, Ryk Neethling ranks 1,442. Before him are Bevan George, Mia Hundvin, Anjum Chopra, Rushmi Chakravarthi, Jennifer Walcott, and Paul Heckingbottom. After him are Barney Williams, Espen Baardsen, Sarah Webb, Shilpa Shinde, Amy Nixon, and Eric Church.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Ryk Neethling ranks 493 out of 454. Before him are Akani Simbine (1993), John Smith (1990), Teko Modise (1982), Thabo Mngomeni (1969), Rory Sabbatini (1976), and Matthew Brittain (1987). After him are Kevin Pietersen (1980), Sizwe Ndlovu (1980), Kamohelo Mokotjo (1991), Zain Bhikha (1974), Cyril Nzama (1974), and Stefan de Bod (1996).

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Among BUSINESSPEOPLE In South Africa

Among businesspeople born in South Africa, Ryk Neethling ranks 5. Before him are Mark Shuttleworth (1973), Kimbal Musk (1972), Patrice Motsepe (1962), and David O. Sacks (1972).

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