Racing in the ISL was an experience of a lifetime

Competing in the International Swimming League there was probably one of the highlights of my year. PHOTO: COURTESY OF QUAH TING WEN
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I am writing this from the confines of my room. I am currently serving my two-week quarantine back in Singapore but, being in a hotel, it doesn't feel like I am home yet.

This hotel life means I have gone from constant companionship and interaction to sudden isolation. The dramatic shift has left me feeling bereft and out of sorts. I miss Budapest, as well as my teammates and the time we spent together.

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