SINGAPORE — When Ms Farhanna Farid, a world record holder for the U-52kg deadlift, strode up to the barbell on Friday (Sept 16) to perform her event at the inaugural Southeast Asian Cup powerlifting competition, the Singaporean’s thoughts were not about whether she could beat her record, but on her charges who were
SINGAPORE — When Ms Farhanna Farid, a world record holder for the Under-52kg deadlift, strode up to the barbell on Friday to perform her event at the inaugural Southeast Asian Cup powerlifting competition, the Singaporean’s thoughts were not about whether she could beat her record, but on her charges who were competing internationally for the first time.
Based on their total scores for the three lifts, Singapore's 48-strong contingent secured 26 gold, seven silver and nine bronze medals at the end of the four-day event on Sunday, which was held in Johor Bahru in Malaysia. The athletes also set seven Asian records. Ms Farhanna, who works as a medical information specialist in her day job, said during the months of training after the competition in Sun City, she had hit even heavier weights with the aid of a wrist strap — an accessory that improves a weightlifter’s grip.
But between her day job, her role as an athlete and a coach, it was a real “test of juggling” her priorities, said Ms Farhanna, who was also overseeing the renovation of her home in the lead-up to the competition.
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