Rachel Kolisi honors her sister-in-law Tatjana
Rachel Kolisi honored her sister-in-law, Tatjana Smith, following her historic achievement for South Africa at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Rachel Kolisi, the wife of Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi, took to Instagram to celebrate her sister-in-law, Tatajana Smith, who made South African history at the Paris Olympics 2024.
RACHEL KOLISI CELEBRATES TATJANA SMITH
Tatjana Smith made history at 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 show some love. Rachel expressed that Tatjana is a South African gem and she is so proud. Take a look…
“I can’t believe she’s my sister-in-law 🥹. A South African gem, I’m so proud of you @tatjanaschoen for the medals yes, but mostly for the sacrifices, hard decisions, and commitment to our good Lord. ❤️,” she wrote.
“Spent the day with our @mercedesbenzsa and @kolisi_foundation fam today doing a power 2 you activation with a group of high school girls. (This meant we could sneak in a lunch with Tats and @jcsmith7 ). A beautiful day in JHB with beautiful people 🙏🏼,” she continued.
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TATJANA SMITH RETIRES AT 27
The Olympic medalist called time on her career after her last race at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Thursday 1 August. Tatjana expressed that she is looking forward to a life outside of swimming.
“I’m looking forward to my life outside of swimming. It was an amazing battle and I’ve never raced Kate (Douglass) in an Olympic final before. I couldn’t have asked for a better way to end my career in a very tough battle. I’ve always loved competing,” she said.
She went on to say that achievements fall away and people are remembered for who they are and bringing joy.
“Achievements fall away. You are remembered for who you are and I want to be remembered for bringing people joy. Swimming is a part of a season in your life and now I’m excited to live life,” she said confirming her retirement.