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Michael Houlie (2018B) Wins SA Sports Award for Newcomer of the year

Congratulations to Michael Houlie for receiving the Newcomer of the year award at the SA Sports Awards this past weekend.
Michael Houlie (2018B)
Michael Houlie (2018B)

The OD Union congratulates young OD, Michael Houlie (2018B) on receiving the newcomer of the year award at the recent SA Sports Awards. 

Michael is currently studying at the University of Tennessee where he is one of its star sophomore breaststroke swimmers.
To read a full write up on this incredible acheivement, click HERE

Pictured above is Houlie in October last year when he recieved the gold medal for the 50m breaststroke event at the Youth Olympics.

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