Maximilian Maeder, a kitefoiler from Singapore, became the nation’s youngest Olympic medallist when he won a bronze at the Paris Games.
Eight years had passed since Singapore’s first and only gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics was won by swimmer Joseph Schooling, before the 17-year-old world champion ended the nation’s medal drought.
At the Marseille Marina, he informed reporters that he was planning to give Singapore a “beautiful birthday present” on its 59th National Day.
Max’s accomplishments have given the local sailing fraternity pure joy. Speaking with former national sailors, CNA’s Abigail Ng was among the attendees at the National Sailing Centre.
Hwee Keng Maeder’s simple message, conveyed when Max embraced his mother following the announcement of the medals, was that, despite his disappointment, he had made history.
As far as I know, my son doesn’t feel good about himself. He believed that he had disappointed many people,” she said to CNA. “I’m devastated by his sadness.”We want to draw attention to something Maeder said that, despite the excitement of an Olympic podium finish, gives us a glimpse of the serious competitor beneath.
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