ELITE
ATHLETE
Competitive swimmer specialising in long-distance and open water events, with national and international achievements across multiple disciplines.
20+
National Medals
across 4 disciplines
5
Countries Competed
Namibia, Eswatini, Singapore & more
3+
Sports Mastered
Swimming, Badminton, Athletics
Latest Achievement
10 Medals · Feb 2026
Bank Windhoek Nationals
Primary Discipline
Swimming
3
Gold
10+
Silver
4+
Bronze
SA Open Water National Championships
"Competed in 4 events across distances from 3km to 10km against top SA swimmers"
Event Results
10km Open Water
4×1000m Mixed Relay
Team Event3km Open Water
5km Open Water
Bank Windhoek Long Course National Championships
"10 Medals (7 Individual + 2 Relay Gold) — Significant Personal Bests Across All Events"
NASFED Open Water Swimming Competition
"Relay Gold — Demonstrated Team Leadership & Tactical Racing"
African Aquatics Zone IV Open Water Championships
"Continental-Level Competition — Two Bronze Medals on the African Stage"
Singapore Open Water Championship
"Senior Category — Valuable Global Competitive Experience"
Competition Calendar
Events & Competitions
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SA National Youth Champs
SA National Youth Champs — currently in progress. Results will be updated once the competition concludes.
| Event | Seed Time | Final Time | # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50m Freestyle | 27.20 | 27.51 | — |
| 100m Freestyle | 59.24 | — | — |
| 200m Freestyle | 2:09.17 | — | — |
| 400m Freestyle | 4:32.37 | 4:29.80 | 4th |
| 800m Freestyle | 9:36.51 | — | — |
| 1500m Freestyle | 18:03.67 | — | — |
| 50m Butterfly | 28.60 | — | — |
| 100m Butterfly | 1:03.05 | 1:02.64 | — |
| 200m Butterfly | 2:21.50 | — | — |
| 200m Backstroke | 2:22.52 | 2:25.03 | — |
| 200m Individual Medley | 2:25.14 | — | — |
| 400m Individual Medley | 5:14.31 | — | — |
Secondary Discipline
Badminton
Three-Time Namibian Champion
Claimed national titles in the u/9, u/11, and u/13 age categories — a rare hat-trick of consecutive national championships demonstrating sustained dominance from an early age.
All African Badminton Championship
Selected to represent Namibia in the u/15 team at just 12 years old — an exceptional early international debut that underscores his advanced competitive maturity.
International Tournament Experience
Competed in South Africa in both 2023 and 2024, gaining consistent cross-border exposure against top regional competitors.
Badminton International — Dec 2025
Reached the semi-finals in Men's Doubles, confirming continued elite-level participation and strong doubles partnership skills.
Competitive Profile
Tristan demonstrated exceptional badminton talent from an early age, earning three consecutive national championships before the age of 14. His selection to represent Namibia at the All African Championship at just 12 years old speaks to a competitive maturity well beyond his years. He continues to compete at the highest national and international levels.
Additional Disciplines
Other Sports
Athletics
Track & Field
School Record
u/19 1500m — January 2026
Triple 1st Place
1500m, 800m & 400m — January 2026
Double 1st Place
1500m & 800m — June 2025
Triathlon
Multi-Discipline Endurance
Active triathlon competitor combining elite swimming with strong cycling and running abilities. His endurance base and cross-discipline training make him an exceptionally well-rounded athlete capable of sustained high-performance across multiple events.
Performance Summary
At a Glance
20+
National Medals
Earned across Swimming, Badminton & Athletics at Namibian national championships
5
Countries Competed
Represented Namibia in Eswatini, Singapore and across Southern Africa at international events
3+
Sports Disciplines
Elite-level performance in Swimming (primary), Badminton (secondary), Athletics & Triathlon
3×
National Champion
Three consecutive Namibian Badminton national titles (u/9, u/11, u/13) plus national swimming gold
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Contact Details
Name
Tristan Nell
Phone
+264 81 668 6856Alternative Contact
Father
David Nell
Phone
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