Story by Jiexin Neo/Red Sports. Photos by Clara Yuan and Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports
Francis Wong of ACS(I) took gold with a timing of 27.81 seconds. (Photo 1 © Clara Yuan/Red Sports)
Singapore Sports School, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 — Francis Fong of Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) completed his C Division 50m Backstroke final in 27.81 seconds at the 55th National Schools Swim Championships to emerge first.
In the heats, Francis finished in a new personal best of 27.68 seconds to rewrite his 2013 meet record of 28.37 seconds.
Benjamin Cher and Isaac Soo completed the podium to sweep the gold, silver and bronze medals for ACS(I). Benjamin clinched silver with 29.79 seconds, while Issac finished just 0.08 seconds after Benjamin to come in a close third. They were also second and third quickest in the heats.
Francis commented, “It feels great, and knowing that so many people have supported me throughout this journey. I simply cannot explain it with just words. Coach Gary, my parents and my friends have really supported me and given me courage to help me to where I am today. For that, I am very thankful.”
C Div 50m Backstroke (Boys) Results
1st Francis Fong Jia Yi [Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)] — 27.81
2nd Benjamin Cher Chek Loong [Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)] — 29.79
3rd Isaac Soo Wen Yong [Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)] — 29.87
4th Lim Fan Jan (Raffles Institution) — 30.41
5th Bryon Chin Si Hao (St Andrew’s Secondary School) — 32.81
6th Daniel Ong Pin Chao [Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)] — 33.15
7th Wong Yik Jun [Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)] — 33.21
8th Jeremy Lee Jia Yi [Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)] — 33.55
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