Skaters Sprint To Team Golds

2020 Southeast Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy

Singapore junior ice skaters Amelia Chua Rae-Lene and Ryo Ong Yik were Singapore’s top speed skaters for their age-group at the 2020 Southeast Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy.

Amelia and Ryo, Singapore Sports School Secondary 2 student-athletes, won 2 Team gold medals apiece at the meet held on homeground from 4 to 5 January 2020. They were part of the same team that triumphed the Mixed Relay 2,000m.

In addition to their relay titles, Amelia collected 2 individual silvers, while Ryo concluded the event with another 3 silvers, including 2 new National Junior D Records. He improved on his previous records in the 500m and 777m events, clocking 00:48.121s and 01:16.298s respectively. Their performance throughout the two-day meet ranked them overall 2nd in their respective categories.

RESULTS

Amelia Chua Rae-Lene

1st – Girls Relay C-D-E 2,000m (3:39.717s)

1st – Mixed Relay C-D-E 2,000m (3:32.000s)

2nd – Girls Junior D 500m (53.299s)

2nd – Girls Junior D 777m (01:25.788s)

Overall 2nd

Ryo Ong Yik

1st – Boys Relay C-D-E 2,000m (3:15.655s)

1st – Mixed Relay C-D-E 2,000m (3:32.000s)

2nd – Boys Junior D 500m (48.121s); New National Junior D Record

2nd – Boys Junior D 777m (01:16.298s); New National Junior D Record

2nd – Boys Junior D 1,000m (01:47.789s)

Overall 2nd