‘A South African gem’: Rachel Kolisi celebrates sister-in-law Tatjana

Rachel Kolisi, the spouse of Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi, took to Instagram to have fun her sister-in-law, Tatajana Smith, who made South African historical past on the Paris Olympics 2024.

RACHEL KOLISI CELEBRATES TATJANA SMITH

Tatjana Smith made historical past on the Paris Olympics 2024. She is greatest-achieving Olympian after bagging her fourth Olympic medal. Tatjana is married to Rachel Kolisi’s brother, Joel Smith. The pair tied the knot in November 2023.

The proud sister-in-law took to Instagram to point out some love. Rachel expressed that Tatjana is a South African gem and he or she is so proud. Have a look…

“I can’t imagine she’s my sister-in-law 🥹. A South African gem, I’m so happy with you @tatjanaschoen for the medals sure, however largely for the sacrifices, arduous choices, and dedication to our good Lord. ❤️,” she wrote.

“Spent the day with our @mercedesbenzsa and @kolisi_foundation fam at present doing an influence 2 you activation with a gaggle of highschool women. (This meant we may sneak in a lunch with Tats and @jcsmith7 ). A phenomenal day in JHB with lovely individuals 🙏🏼,” she continued.

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TATJANA SMITH RETIRES AT 27

The Olympic medalist known as time on her profession after her final race on the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday 1 August. Tatjana expressed that she is trying ahead to a life exterior of swimming.

“I’m trying ahead to my life exterior of swimming. It was an incredible battle and I’ve by no means raced Kate (Douglass) in an Olympic remaining earlier than. I couldn’t have requested for a greater method to finish my profession in a really powerful battle. I’ve at all times liked competing,” she mentioned.

She went on to say that achievements fall away and individuals are remembered for who they’re and bringing pleasure.

“Achievements fall away. You might be remembered for who you might be and I wish to be remembered for bringing individuals pleasure. Swimming is part of a season in your life and now I’m excited to stay life,” she mentioned confirming her retirement.