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Tearful South African Olympian Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to the Netherlands

Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.

Tearful South African Olympian Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to the Netherlands
Tearful South African Olympian Tatjana Smith switches allegiance to the NetherlandsPhoto: BBC Africa

Tatjana Smith, South Africa's most decorated Olympian, switches allegiance to the Netherlands.

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