Team South Africa wont be targeting a record medal haul at the Olympic Games in Paris, but they will be confident of securing at least a few podium places at the quadrennial Games which officially opens on Friday.
We take a look at five of the nations top medal hopes in the French capital over the next few weeks.
Tatjana Smith (swimming)At the Tokyo Olympics three years ago, Smith was the standout performer, securing two of South Africas three medals. And she will lead the charge again.
The 27-year-old former world record holder clocked the third fastest time in history in the 200m breaststroke at the national championships in Gqeberha in April, and she will line up among the favourites for gold in the French capital.
Smith will also turn out in the 100m breaststroke, and after bagging silver over two lengths in Tokyo, she should fancy her chances of another podium double.
