About Us
Our Team
Meet Our Team
Our compact team comprises of Laura, the visionary behind The Fast Lane, and Tanya, a childhood friend who joined The Fast Lane 2022. Each coach has a unique coaching style and they collaborate seamlessly together, offering exceptional service to their clients. United by their shared passion and dedication, Laura and Tanya prioritise client care and goal achievement above all else.
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- Learn to Swim Certified
- Artistic Swimming Level 1
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Precision Nutrition Certified

Laura Strugnell
Head Coach & Owner

Laura Strugnell
Head Coach & Owner
As the founder of The Fast Lane and an Olympian, Laura's passion for swimming knows no bounds. She stands as one of South Africa’s most accomplished artistic swimmers, drawing from years of rigorous training and competitive experience. Harnessing her expertise, Laura seamlessly integrates her high-performance background into The Fast Lane, delivering unparalleled coaching excellence to her clients.
- Phone:+27 (064) 529 6022
- Email:Laura@thelane.co.za

Tanya Gist
Coach & Head Administrator

Tanya Gist
Coach & Head Administrator
Tanya's commitment to her clients knows no bounds. Her passion for coaching is evident in her continuous pursuit of new techniques and knowledge. Is making a name for herself as one of Cape Town's most formidable open water swimmers, Tanya's expertise lies in endurance, with a remarkable ability to tackle long distances and cold waters. She is definitely the coach to get you swimming longer sets with more intensity. Her experience extends to assisting Laura and Clarissa as an assistant coach during their participation in the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.
- Phone:+27 (068) 383 4778
- Email:tanya@thelane.co.za