Irma Kotzé
Potchefstroom
Summary
A highly skilled athlete with a proven track record of excellence, including multiple national rankings and provincial records. Possesses a generalist athletic pedigree, with a background in rhythmic gymnastics and biathlon that enhances swimming potential. Demonstrates dedication and coachability through consistent year-on-year improvement, a strong work ethic, and a team-oriented mindset. Currently transitioning to swimming with integrated fitness training for peak performance, aiming for future national teams and international competitions. Known for remaining calm under pressure, showcasing representative potential on the national competition level.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
National Rankings
NWS
01.2025 - 01.2026
- National Rankings (Girls 13 Years): 1st – 100m Butterfly, 2nd – 400m IM, 3rd – 200m IM, Top 10 in 7 events
- SA National Junior Swimming Championships: Gold – 100m Butterfly, Bronze – 200m IM
- NWS Short Course Championships: 13 Gold Medals, 13 Meet Records, 9 Provincial Records
- NWS Long Course Championships: 9 Gold, 3 Silver Medals, 3 Meet Records
- 4+1 Inter Provincial Gala: 4 Gold, 1 Silver
- North West School Championships: 8 Gold Medals (all events entered)
- Specialty: Exceptional butterfly swimmer, now excelling in 200m Butterfly with new provincial record.
Record Holder
NWS
01.2024 - 01.2025
- NWS Long Course Meet Records (Women 12 Years): 200m Freestyle: 2:28.46 (previous: 2:35.23), 200m Backstroke: 2:49.21 (previous: 2:49.38)
- NWS Short Course Championships (Women 11 Years) – Multiple meet records: 100m Breaststroke: 1:32.66, 200m Breaststroke: 3:25.12, 50m Butterfly: 35.14, 100m Butterfly: 1:18.56, 100m IM: 1:10.57, 200m IM: 2:51.03
- Additional Short Course Meet Records (Women 11 Years): 50m Freestyle: 32.77, 400m Freestyle: 5:27.44, 100m Backstroke: 1:18.01, 200m Backstroke: 2:52.90
- SA National Junior Championships: Finalist in 200m Freestyle, 50m Butterfly, 200m Backstroke, 400m Freestyle, 100m Butterfly, 200m IM
- Gold 100m butterfly, Bronze – 200m IM
Rhythmic Gymnastics Competitor
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Progressed from Skill Level 5 to Level 8
- Awarded North West Colors annually
- Represented North West at SA Gym Games (2023–2025)
Modern Biathlon Competitor
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Awarded North West Provincial Colors
- Competed at SA National Biathlon Championships (Gqeberha 2022, Bloemfontein 2024)
Provincial Record Holder
Potchefstroom Swimming Club
Potchefstroom
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provincial Record Holder – North West Swimming (NWS) Age Group 1
- 200m Freestyle: 2:49.26 (improved from 2:49.49)
- 200m Breaststroke: 3:37.71 (improved from 3:46.74)
- NWS Long Course Championships – Achieved SA Regional Level 3 times
- Medals: 3 Gold, 7 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Significant time improvements across multiple events: 200m Freestyle: -8.90s, 200m Breaststroke: -10.43s, 200m IM: -12.42s
- Represented NWS at 4+1 Inter Provincial Gala – 2 Silver, 2 Bronze medals
- SA Regional Level 3 Championships (Potchefstroom) – Finalist in multiple events: 200m Freestyle (10th), 400m Freestyle (5th), 200m Backstroke (4th), 50m Butterfly (4th), 200m IM (5th)
Education
Grade 9 -
Potchefstroom Gimnasium
Potchefstroom, North West 01.2025 -
Skills
- Proven Excellence: Multiple national rankings, provincial records, and medals at junior national level
- Versatile Athletic Pedigree: Generalist background in gymnastics and biathlon enhances her swimming potential
- Dedicated & Coachable: Consistent year-on-year improvement, strong work ethic, and team-oriented mindset
- Future-Focused: Transitioning to full-time swimming with integrated fitness training for peak performance
- Representative Potential: A candidate for future national teams and international competitions
- Calm under pressure
Parent Contact details
Gerrit, +27829037944, Marianne, +27823436429
Languages
Afrikaans
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Listening to music, reading, creative art
Timeline
Grade 9 -
Potchefstroom Gimnasium
01.2025 -
National Rankings
NWS
01.2025 - 01.2026
Record Holder
NWS
01.2024 - 01.2025
Rhythmic Gymnastics Competitor
01.2022 - 01.2025
Modern Biathlon Competitor
01.2022 - 01.2024
Provincial Record Holder
Potchefstroom Swimming Club
01.2022 - 01.2023