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Ryk Neethling

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Ryk Neethling OIS (born 17 November 1977) is a South African businessman who rose to prominence as a three-time World Aquatic Champion and four-time World Record breaking Olympic swimming champion, participating in four Olympics for South Africa from 1996-2008. He won a gold medal in the 4x100 freestyle relay at the 2004 Athens Olympics, and is known as one of the most accomplished South African swimmers in history. He would later serve as the CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation South Africa, and found the Ryk Neethling Swimming Schools. Born in Bloemfontein, S.A. on 17 November 1977, he attended Grey College, and was coached by Simon Gray at the Seals Swim Club of Bloemfontein. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Ryk Neethling has received more than 220,953 page views. His biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia. Ryk Neethling is the 842nd most popular businessperson, the 431st most popular biography from South Africa and the 3rd most popular South African Businessperson.

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  • 220k

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  • 32.44

    Historical Popularity Index (HPI)

  • 15

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 2.00

    Effective Languages (L*)

  • 3.08

    Coefficient of Variation (CV)

Among BUSINESSPEOPLE

Among businesspeople, Ryk Neethling ranks 842 out of 847. Before him are Vinita Bali, Padmasree Warrior, Steve Huffman, Wences Casares, Andi Gutmans, and Roshni Nadar. After him are Brad Keselowski, Michelle Phan, Ivan Monteiro, Guðmundur Þór Kárason, Tanzila Khan, and Limor Fried.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1977, Ryk Neethling ranks 1,180. Before him are Kieran West, Lee Hendrie, Michael Klim, Yohei Taniike, Shoji Ikitsu, and Hiroyuki Dobashi. After him are Meera, Eric Church, Chantelle Newbery, Tara Sharma, Michael Doleac, and Chipo Chung.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Ryk Neethling ranks 431 out of 454. Before him are Teko Modise (1982), Surprise Moriri (1980), Ayakha Melithafa (2002), Bridgitte Hartley (1983), Jessica Marais (1985), and Karin Melis Mey (1983). After him are Reneilwe Letsholonyane (1982), Thanduyise Khuboni (1986), Stefan de Bod (1996), Kamohelo Mokotjo (1991), Charl Schwartzel (1984), and Cyril Nzama (1974).

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Among BUSINESSPEOPLE In South Africa

Among businesspeople born in South Africa, Ryk Neethling ranks 3. Before him are Mark Shuttleworth (1973), and Kimbal Musk (1972).

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