A fan has gifted Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Smith R100 in an endearing moment captured on camera following her return to South Africa on Tuesday, 13 August.
The 27-year-old was given a hero’s welcome at OR Tambo, which included being greeted by Minister of Sports, Art and Culture, Gayton McKenzie.
This following her successful stint at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
FAN GIVES TATJANA SMITH ‘R100 FOR CHOCOLATE’
In the clip, posted by IOL Sport, Tatjana Smith poses with her gold medal for a picture with an older female fan. The woman then gifts the Olympic swimmer R100.
“Buy chocolate for you. I love you. You are beautiful. I wish I could give you more,” the unidentified woman says to the star athlete.
Giggling, Tatjana graciously accepted the monetary gift.
Take a look…The swimmer said in a media conference, thanking her supporters, “It’s really humbling, and I’m so grateful.”
Tatjana Smith
Tatjana Smith received a warm welcome after returning to South Africa. Image: X
HOW MUCH DID SHE EARN AT THE OLYMPICS?
According to Jacaranda FM, Tatjana Smith bagged R400 000 for winning an Olympic gold medal in the 100m breaststroke and R200 000 for earning a silver medal in the 200m breaststroke.
This monetary incentives are provided by the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc).
Additionally, Minister of Sport Gayton McKenzie also promised a “big surprise” for Olympic medallists.
“There is a special surprise from my ministry. I can’t divulge it now because it won’t be a surprise,” he told SABC Sport.
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HOW MUCH WILL GAYTON GIFT TATJANA?
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