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The 2019 Singapore National Championships wrapped up its penultimate day of competition with a slew of notable swims, its athletes showing no signs of fatigue. With a few noteworthy names continuously reappearing and monopolizing the A-finals, it’s clear that this country is strong at the top, where it could pose a threat in international competition.<\/p>\n

Night Three Results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Swimming World’s Singapore Nationals Meet Page<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Men’s 400 Free<\/h2>\n

Malaysian swimmer Welson Sim<\/strong> (3:55.51) claimed the men’s 400 free, but it didn’t come easily. Trading leads with Glen Lim<\/strong> (3:55.67) throughout, Sim almost conceded the win in the final lap, but was able to fend off his opponent at the finish. Kushagra Rawat<\/strong> headed the second wave, surging home to a 3:57.09 finish for third, as Omas Abass<\/strong> (3:59.68) touched in at fourth.<\/p>\n

Luke Tan<\/strong> forced his name on the scene once again with a top five finish, posting a 4:03.54 to take down Erasmus Ang<\/strong> (4:07.13) for sixth. Ang had a challenge of his own in Joshua Yeo<\/strong>, who crashed the pads with a 4:07.26 ahead of Ritchie Oh<\/strong> (4:11.61). Owen Ngan<\/strong> furthered an already impressive individual schedule with his 4:14.01, claiming ninth ahead of Michael Adeney<\/strong> (4:14.75)<\/p>\n

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Women’s 400 Free<\/h2>\n

Natthanan Junkrajang<\/strong> was relentless on the women’s side, surging ahead of Ashley Lim<\/strong> (4:20.91) to claim the national title with a time of 4:19.57. Ammiga Himathongkom<\/strong> kept pace with the center lanes, stroking in to a 4:22.14 and bronze medal; while Adinda Larasati<\/strong> (4:33.66) set the race for fourth. Chantal Liew<\/strong> burst into the top five with a 4:36.13, while Madeline Lye<\/strong> just eclipsed the honor with a 4:36.37. Charmaine Lee<\/strong> out-touched Chevonne Lee<\/strong> (4:41.89) by less than a tenth for seventh, as Shannessa Chang<\/strong> (4:42.61) and Rachael Tay<\/strong> (4:44.92) rounded out the top ten.<\/p>\n

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Men’s 100 Fly<\/h2>\n

Sajan Prakash<\/strong> (53.73) and Yi Ong<\/strong> (53.83) went stroke for stroke at the finish, with Prakash emerging as the victor. Jie Chan<\/strong> was not to be ignored, as he clocked in at 53.83 to seize the bronze over Jonathan Tan<\/strong> (54.12).<\/p>\n

Mihir Ambre<\/strong> (54.16) barely conceded fourth, as he broke away from the outer lanes in the final lap to nab fifth. The race was on for sixth, as Max Silver<\/strong> and Ephraim Tan<\/strong> crashed the pads with times of 56.66 and 56.86, respectively. Randall Neo<\/strong> (57.03), Ardi Azman<\/strong> (57.54), and Bradley Tan<\/strong> (58.23) filled out the rest of the nation’s top ten.<\/p>\n

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Women’s 100 Fly<\/h2>\n

Geunhui Lee<\/strong> proved that age is but a number, as the thirteen-year-old took down some of the country’s most seasoned veterans with her 1:00.71 100 fly. Nicholle Toh<\/strong> was her runner-up, touching in just six hundredths later with a 1:00.77 to make a teen top two. Supasuta Sounthornchote<\/strong> (1:01.63) came up from behind to beat Jamie Yazhen Koo<\/strong> for a spot on the podium; while Jasmine Alkhaldi<\/strong> (1:01.96)\u00a0 and Marina Chan<\/strong> (1:02.48) battled for top five honors.<\/p>\n

Ruby Cristol<\/strong> (1:02.86) and Paloma Canos Cervera<\/strong> (1:03.17) put forth solid showings of their own, as Sydney Chun<\/strong> and Natalie Ho<\/strong> topped off the heat with times of 1:03.26 and 1:04.00, respectively.<\/p>\n

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Men’s 50 Breast<\/h2>\n

Lionel Khoo<\/strong> tallied another national title with his performance in the 50 fly, dropping a 28.21 to come within striking distance of his meet record from this morning. Muhammad Fahri<\/strong> (28.80) secured the silver ahead of Gagarin Nathaniel<\/strong> (28.83), who touched in just ahead of Maximillian Ang<\/strong> (29.09).<\/p>\n

Darrin Lam<\/strong> managed to break into the top five with a time of 29.10, as Darren Chua<\/strong> (29.59) chased him. Nicholas Cheong<\/strong> (29.79) and Tasi Limtiaco<\/strong> (29.80) swam nearly identical races, with Cheong gaining the slight advantage at the finish. Gabriel Foo<\/strong> and Perry Chua<\/strong> brought up the rear with times of 29.87 and 31.00, respectively.<\/p>\n

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Women’s 50 Breast<\/h2>\n

Christie May Chue<\/strong> re-established her dominance in the women’s 50 breast, throwing up a 32.22 to edge out Joy Srisa-Ard<\/strong> (32.47). The two left the field, as Alicia Li Ann Soosai’s<\/strong> 33.44 was good enough for third, while Angelique Yip<\/strong> rounded out the top four with a time of 33.65.<\/p>\n

Lauren Chew<\/strong> forced her name on the scene with a top-five finish, clocking in at 34.16 ahead of Chern Xin Liew<\/strong> (34.34). Nurita Monica Sari<\/strong> finished seventh with a time of 34.83, as Julia Lium<\/strong> (35.33) and Charity Lien<\/strong> (35.42) touched in with less than a tenth between them. Millie Loughnan<\/strong> rounded out the heat with a time of (35.63).<\/p>\n

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Men’s 200 Back<\/h2>\n

Advait Page<\/strong> did it once again, showcasing his talents in the men’s 200 back while posting a 2:04.48 for the win. Jian Han Tern<\/strong> chased him to the finish, posting a 2:05.19 to earn second over Hoe Yean Khiew<\/strong> (2:07.75). WeiYang Malcolm Low<\/strong> forced his name on the scene with a 2:08.54, as he put distance between himself and Jake Harris<\/strong> (2:12.29).<\/p>\n

Jeremy Kemp<\/strong> and Gabriel Low<\/strong> partook in a climactic stroke race to the finish, dropping times of 2:12.82 and 2:12.91, respectively. Christian Low<\/strong> (2:14.69) slashed his time from prelims, taking down Zachary Tan<\/strong> (2:17.63) and Alan Lo<\/strong> (2:19.74) in the process.<\/p>\n

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Women’s 200 Back<\/h2>\n

Haerin Lee<\/strong> made her presence known in the women’s 200 back, clocking in over a second earlier than the rest of her opponents with a 2:18.70. Nurul Fajar<\/strong> was at her hip, dropping a 2:19.72 to gain a healthy advantage over Faith Elizabeth Khoo<\/strong> (2:21.67).<\/p>\n

Katie Henderson<\/strong> made a strong push at the finish to fend off Maana Patel<\/strong> (2:24.80), turning in a 2:23.04 for fourth. Chantal Liew<\/strong> made another impressive appearance, boasting a 2:26.07 for sixth despite her loaded individual schedule. Charla Tan<\/strong> cinched seventh with a time of 2:27.35, lowering her time from prelims to edge out Bonnie Yeo<\/strong> (2:28.99) and Scarlett Nichol<\/strong> (2:30.03) in the outer lanes.<\/p>\n

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Men’s 800 Free Relay<\/h2>\n

Aquatech Swimming came out on top in the men’s 800 free relay, boasting impressive splits across the board. With a time of 7:58.35, they were the only team under 8:00, with Swimfast Aquatic Club ciniching second with a time of 8:06.79. Aquatic Performance Swim Club followed close behind, edging out Kuala Lumpur (8:09.16) with a bronze-worthy 8:08.00.<\/p>\n

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Women’s 800 Free Relay<\/h2>\n

Hong Kong Island Stingrays earned top honors on the women’s side, putting up an 8:47.27 for the championship. They went largely uncontested, as Aquatic Performance Club touched in over seven seconds later with a time of 8:54.39. Swimfast Aquatic Club showcased their versatility with another top three performance, clocking in at 8:56.69 for the bronze.<\/p>\n

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