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This article review is on Singapore's first Youth Olympic Games medallist. Rainer Ng did all Singaporeans proud by clinching the silver medal in the 50m backstroke event. He was never a favourite for a medal and produced one of the races of his lifetime to get into the finals. Coming into the finals, all Singaporeans were expectant. They knew that something amazing was going to happen. Singaporeans, knowing he was not a favourite, cheered him on and he nearly won the final, going neck and neck with the eventual winner before finally bowing out. Another spectacular race from Rainer secured the first medal and silver for Singapore.
Personally, my feeling after hearing about this was shock. I didn't expect Rainer to even challenge for a medal and he really did more than us Singaporeans can ask for. His position as an underdog did not undermine his determination to fight for Singapore's first medal. Producing an amazing race, I was awestruck at the passion, the vigour and the determination. Pride was evident in his very face but there would definitely be a tinge of disappointment at not pushing his limits more and challenge for the gold. However, as Singaporeans we should all congratulate Rainer on a job well done. Excellent stuff and we can see the future of Singapore in the swimming circuit.
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