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Podcast: The Straits Times Podcasts
Episode: SEA Games 2025: Athletes Kerstin Ong and Amanda Lim on chasing their sporting dreams despite struggles
Description: It’s been about 10 days of excitement at the SEA Games, and Team Singapore has been going all out to make their mark. Hurdler Kerstin Ong and swimmer Amanda Lim have returned home after their events and will join The Usual Place podcast to talk about their experiences in Thailand. One is just getting started, and the other has bid farewell to the SEA Games stage.Kerstin, 28, finally made her debut at the regional meet after a decade of trying to qualify. But the race came with its own hurdle. The national...