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South African Olympian Tatjana Schoenmaker has gone Instagram official with her new bae, Siya Kolisi's brother-in-law, Joel Smith. Images via Instagram @jcsmith7

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South African Olympic golden girl Tatjana Schoenmaker dating Siya Kolisi’s brother-in-law – PICTURES

South Africa – and the Kolisi household in particular – are celebrating the beginning of another beautiful love story after top South African Olympian Tatjana Schoenmaker went Instagram official with her new bae, Joel Smith. Joel Smith is the brother of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s wife, Rachel. Schoenmaker shared their news on Instagram to the delight of all […]

02-03-23 12:55
Tatjana Schoenmaker
South African Olympian Tatjana Schoenmaker has gone Instagram official with her new bae, Siya Kolisi's brother-in-law, Joel Smith. Images via Instagram @jcsmith7

South Africa – and the Kolisi household in particular – are celebrating the beginning of another beautiful love story after top South African Olympian Tatjana Schoenmaker went Instagram official with her new bae, Joel Smith.

Joel Smith is the brother of Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s wife, Rachel.

Schoenmaker shared their news on Instagram to the delight of all their followers.

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TATJANA SCHOENMAKER AND JOEL SMITH MAKE IT OFFICIAL

On Wednesday, 1 March, Schoenmaker posted a loved-up pic of her bae Joel Smith.

The pair were seen in the stands of Hollywoodbets Kings Park in Durban.

She shared affectionately: “And then you came along, and everything changed.”

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The post was liked by Rachel, Siya, and a host of other athletes.

Interestingly, Rachel previously revealed that she had met her Siya through her brother.

Tatjana Schoenmaker’s post comes two weeks after Joel professed his love for her on his own Instagram account.

 

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It also appears Tatjana Schoenmaker and Joel Smith spent New Year’s Eve together after sharing similar Instagram posts.

A SHARED LOVE

It’s clear Tatjana Schoenmaker and Joel Smith’s romance evolved from their common interests.

This includes their strong Christian faith, their love of philanthropy, the outdoors, travel and their strong family bonds.

Both are also incredibly patriotic.

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One photographer even called dibs on their romance, posting in the comment section: “Shooting your wedding, one day.”

Schoenmaker, 25, won the gold medal in the women’s 200m breaststroke – in a new world record time – and also won the silver medal in the women’s 100m breaststroke at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.