UNWAVERING COMMITMENT FROM FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA
On day 5 of competition, Federated States of Micronesia had swimmers compete across seven events, all of which gave 100% effort in each Heat. The final day in the pool, surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere and cheered on by their fellow Pacific islanders, the team’s effort, endurance and National pride were on show.
Karterson Moya, represented Federated States of Micronesia across four events on day 5 of competition, adding the 50m Freestyle Men’s, 100m Backstroke Men’s, 200m Freestyle Men’s and 200m Individual Medley to his international competition experience. Overall, Moya competed in 12 events across the Games, making his nation proud, and at just 18 years old puts him in good stead for future competitions and World stages.
FSM were well represented during the 50m Freestyle Women’s Heats, with the Kihleng sisters, Kestra and Kaylinn, Dharma Perkins and Keysha Salmon all competing. Kestra finished with 29.35, followed by Perkins with 30:08, Kaylinn with 30.27 and Keysha Salmon rounding the heat off with a finishing time of 32.52. A strong female presence on day 5 of the Games.
Also representing FSM, Harston Eperiam alongside Katerson Moya, competed in the 50m Freestyle Men’s Heat, with a finishing time of 28.49. Perkins also joined the ranks, swimming in the 100m Backstroke Women’s Heat, and finishing with a strong 1:18.58.
Kestra Kihleng didn’t stop at the 50m Freestyle Women’s, we also saw her on the blocks for 200m Freestyle Women’s Heat, finishing in 2:24.72. Strong and proud representation for the Federated States of Micronesia.
Every race across the Games was met with unwavering commitment, a strong sense of camaraderie, and the joy of representing their nation on the international stage.
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Words & interviews: The Reporters’ Academy. Photos: Ryota Nishida