{
  "id": 7985385,
  "title": "Singapore swimmer Amanda Lim targets best Asian Games yet in final bow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/singapore-swimmer-amanda-lim-targets-best-asian-games-yet-in-final-bow",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:26:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/national-swimmer-amanda-lim-asian-games-6391411"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore swimmer Amanda Lim, at 33 years old, plans to make her mark at her final Asian Games. In May, Lim set a national record in the women's 50m freestyle, swimming 24.77 seconds, beating the previous record of 24.92 seconds set by Quah Ting Wen in 2019. Lim, who has been competitive swimming for 20 years, aims to perform her best during her last Asian Games. She has won six straight SEA Games titles in the 50m freestyle and collected 21 gold medals at the regional Games. However, her focus is on personal growth and improvement. Lim has been preparing for the Asian Games by building strength, power, and mobility in the pool. She is among the oldest athletes in Singapore's aquatics team, accompanied by 30 other swimmers. Lim's final Asian Games will be held in Nagoya from September 20 to October 5, with 41 gold medals to be awarded. She will be one of the oldest athletes competing and hopes to be remembered for her resilience and experiences in the sport.",
  "summary": "The 33-year-old will arrive in Nagoya on the back of a new national record she set in the women’s 50m freestyle in May.",
  "key_points": [
    "Amanda Lim, 33, aims to achieve best yet at final Asian Games",
    "Sets national record in women's 50m freestyle with 24.77 seconds",
    "Focuses on personal growth and resilience during last Games"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Singapore swimmer Amanda Lim targets best Asian Games yet in final bow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/singapore-swimmer-amanda-lim-targets-best-asian-games-yet-in-final-bow-7989948",
        "published": "2026-09-17T08:26:40.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}