Federated States of Micronesia – Kestra reaps her rewards
It was really positive to see Kestra Kihleng reach her first individual Final at the Games for the Women’s 100m Breaststroke. An absolute just reward for her hard work and the National Records she has been lowering this week. The 21 year old from Pohnpei Swimming Club clocked a time of 1-23.62. It was a particularly pleasing performance after recovering from a bout of illness.
‘I haven’t been feeling well so I’m just trying to get my mindset straight and try to give it all that I got in the water. All that matters is you give your best even if it’s not your best overall. If it’s the best that day, that’s all that matters really.’
There was also a special mention for that island atmosphere,
‘I’m so happy to be here, and I’m so happy to see all the islanders together at the moment and just seeing all my friends.’
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Words & interviews: The Reporters’ Academy. Photos: Ryota Nishida