Schoenmaker said her goal in coming to Tokyo had simply been to perform at her best so her silver and gold medals were just a wonderful bonus.
Bianca Buitendag could only manage a total of 8.46 but walks away with the silver medal as surfing made its debut at the Olympics.
Schoenmaker looked destined for gold at the turn but was hauled in over the last 50 metres by 17-year-old US teenager Lydia Jacoby.
Executive Mayor Nqaba Bhanga said Nelson Mandela Bay was proud to be hosting the Springboks and Argentina next month for these two important Test matches
Having already secured their place in the quarter-finals, the Blitzboks will face USA to determine who will top their pool on Tuesday
Tournament host Gary Player said he supports the decision taken as one that is in the best interests of an event that is very dear to all South Africans
The SA u23's took the lead on three occasions before the French took an unassailable lead late in the referee’s optional time.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber, reflecting on the 22-17 defeat by his team in the first Test at Cape Town Stadium, said the visitors’ second half effort was telling.
Olympic swimmer Chad Le Clos and national women’s hockey goalkeeper Phumelela Mbande will carry South Africa’s flag at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games.
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