SEA Games Athletics (Women’s 200m): Shanti Pereira ends 42-year medal drought and sets new national record
Shanti's win gives Singapore her first women's 200m medal in 42 years.
Shanti's win gives Singapore her first women's 200m medal in 42 years.
Shanti clinched bronze in 11.88 seconds. Finishing ahead of her were Philippines' Kayla Richardson and Thailand's Wannakit Tassaporn both clocked 11.76 seconds but the Anise was awarded gold.
Joining the hosts as bronze medalists is team Indonesia, which lost to Thailand 45–38 in their semi-final.
Joining them as bronze medalists are Indonesia, which lost 38–34 in their semi-final against Vietnam.
Outperforming Choy was Vu Thanh An of Vietnam who cliched the gold medal. Third place went to Thailand's Kothny Wiradech and Malaysia's Yu Peng Kean.
To make the final, Lim had a close fight against Thailand's Chamcharern Panthawit.
This win marks Singapore's first gold in 26 years. Coming in second place was Tinio Justine Gail of Philippines, while Thailand's Chantasuvannasin Nunta and Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Hoai Thu rounded off the podium.
River Valley High School (RVHS) advanced to the final after a shot at the final whistle in overtime gave them a slim 59–58 win over Hwa Chong Institution (HCI).