Young Champions
The dominance of Azzahra Permatahani, 14, as a swimmer was on full display during the 2016 National Games (PON) competition two weeks ago. At the Indonesia University of Education in Bandung, the Riau-born athlete beat her rivals in the 400-meter individual freestyle category.
Her French instructor David Armandoni predicted her victory. "Her freestyle technique is excellent," he said. In the final 100-meter lap, Azzahra was untouchable, leaving her competitors far behind and finishing in a PON-record of 4 minutes and 54.88 seconds. The last record was held for 23 years by Elsa Manora Nasution.
September 27, 2016
The dominance of Azzahra Permatahani, 14, as a swimmer was on full display during the 2016 National Games (PON) competition two weeks ago. At the Indonesia University of Education in Bandung, the Riau-born athlete beat her rivals in the 400-meter individual freestyle category.
Her French instructor David Armandoni predicted her victory. "Her freestyle technique is excellent," he said. In the final 100-meter lap, Azzahra was untouchable, leaving he
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