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Myles Brown
Personal information
Birth name Devon Myles William Brown
Nationality South African
Born 21 May 1992
Height 188cm
Weight 80kg
Sport
Country  South Africa
Sport Swimming
Medal record
Representing  South Africa
Commonwealth Games
Bronze 2014 Glasgow 4x200m freestyle relay
African Games
Gold 2015 Brazzaville 200m freestyle
Gold 2015 Brazzaville 4x100m freestyle relay
Silver 2015 Brazzaville 400m freestyle
Bronze 2015 Brazzaville 800m freestyle

Devon Myles William Brown (born 21 May 1992) is a talented swimmer from South Africa. He was born in 1992 and grew up to become a well-known athlete. Myles attended Highbury Preparatory School and later Kearsney College. These schools helped him develop his swimming skills.

Myles Brown's Swimming Career

Myles Brown has competed in many important swimming events. He has represented South Africa on the world stage. His hard work and dedication have led him to various championships.

Competing Around the World

Myles took part in the 2014 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m). He also swam at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships. These events bring together the best swimmers from all over the globe.

The Olympic Games

Myles competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. This is one of the biggest sports events in the world. He swam in two individual races:

  • The 200-meter freestyle
  • The 400-meter freestyle

In the 200-meter freestyle, he swam very well. He finished 13th in the first round. This allowed him to move on to the semifinals. In the semifinals, he finished 12th. He did not make it to the final race.

For the 400-meter freestyle, he finished 12th in his heat. This meant he did not qualify for the final.

Myles was also part of two relay teams for South Africa:

  • The 4x200-meter freestyle relay team
  • The 4x100-meter medley relay team

Both relay teams finished 10th and 13th in their heats. They did not qualify for the finals.

Medals and Achievements

Myles Brown has won several medals in his swimming career. These medals show his success and skill in the pool.

Commonwealth Games

At the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Myles won a bronze medal. He earned this medal as part of the 4x200-meter freestyle relay team.

African Games

Myles had great success at the 2015 African Games in Brazzaville. He won multiple medals there:

  • Gold Medal: 200-meter freestyle
  • Gold Medal: 4x100-meter freestyle relay
  • Silver Medal: 400-meter freestyle
  • Bronze Medal: 800-meter freestyle

These achievements highlight Myles Brown's talent as a freestyle swimmer.

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