Balint Richter
Founder of Cybersmart Aquatics | Olympic-Level Coach | Entrepreneur
Developing Champions, One Stroke at a Time 🏊♂️
With over 20 years of experience in competitive swimming and athlete development, I founded Cybersmart Aquatics to deliver elite coaching that transforms potential into performance. My coaching philosophy combines technical precision, character growth, and a passion for excellence — from Learn-to-Swim to Olympic-level success.
🌍 International Coaching Highlights
Olympic Games – Tokyo 2020
Coached Chad Le Clos and Ethan du Preez on the world’s biggest stage.
World Championships
Budapest 2022: Chad Le Clos represented South Africa
Fukuoka 2023: Righardt Muller & Trinity Hearne showcased our depth on the global stage
Commonwealth Games – Birmingham 2022
Trinity Hearne delivered standout performances as part of Team SA.
CANA Senior African Champs – Tunis 2022
Dominated by Trinity Hearne in multiple medal-winning events.
Youth Olympic Games – Buenos Aires 2018
Ethan du Preez represented the next generation of South African excellence.
FINA Junior World Champs – Budapest 2019
Ethan du Preez made global headlines.
Junior Commonwealth Games – Nassau 2017
Jack Oliver competed as part of Team SA.
🏅 National & Provincial Success
Cybersmart swimmers continue to dominate at Western Province and National Championships — consistently achieving podium finishes, record-breaking times, and selection for national squads.
📚 Certifications & Coaching Expertise
ASCA Level 1–5 Certified Coach (American Swimming Coaches Association)
Professional Coach, World Swimming Coaches Association
High Performance Coaching, various international programs
Swimming South Africa: Learn-to-Swim through Level 4
Certified in CPR, AED, First Aid & Child Protection
🤝 Professional Affiliations
Swimming South Africa (SSA)
American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA)
World Swimming Coaches Association (WSCA)
Founder of Cybersmart Aquatics, Olympic-level coach, and developer of athletes from first strokes to the world stage.