The South African could break the record for the most Commonwealth Games medals won in Birmingham.
Chad Le Clos captured by the Olympic Photographer Mickael Chavet during the Men's 200m Butterfly Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games © 2021 Mickael Chavet / RX
South Africa's Chad Le Clos is excited by his shot at Commonwealth Games history at Birmingham 2022.
The 30-year-old has won an astonishing 17 medals across three Games so far and will equal the record - jointly held by shooters Michael Gault and Phil Adams - with a podium finish in any of his six events at the Sandwell Aquatic Centre.
Le Clos begins his quest on Friday in the men's 50m butterfly heats, defending his title from Gold Coast 2018, while he will also defend his 100m and target a fourth straight 200m butterfly gold.
Chad Le Clos captured by the Olympic Photographer Mickael Chavet ahead of the Men's 200m Butterfly Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games © 2021 Mickael Chavet / RX
Le Clos pulled out of the world championships last month due to illness but says he is ready for the Games.
"We’ll take that [the medals record] whatever way it comes," he said. "I am very excited. I have prepared as well as I could with everything that has happened, I’m in good shape.
“I don’t make excuses. If I’m going to race, I’m going to race.
“I’m ready to go - whatever that is, if it’s gold, silver or bronze, I’m not sure what it’ll be but I’m confident I’ll pick up a medal or two - or maybe three. We’ll see what happens.”