http://www.sgforums.com/forums/3/topics/315978 en-US 60 <p>but he chose to swim for Singapore...that counts for something.</p> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:14:28 +0800 www.sgforums.com:3:315978:8049735 sebosebo http://www.sgforums.com/forums/3/topics/315978 <p>also not tu shen tu zhang de singaporean</p> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:12:50 +0800 www.sgforums.com:3:315978:8049137 brokenluv http://www.sgforums.com/forums/3/topics/315978 <p><cite class="">Channel NewsAsia - <span>51 minutes ago</span></cite></p> <h1 class="">Swimming: Barnes sets world record for Singapore</h1> <p>PERTH, Australia: Brent Barnes, representing Singapore and the Aquatic Performance Swim Club at the XII Fina World Masters held at Challenge Stadium in Perth, Australia, set a new world record in the 50—metre freestyle for men aged 50—54, when he hit the wall in 24.47 seconds.</p> <p>The previous record of 24.60 seconds set in 1998 by American Richard Abrahams had been one of the longest standing records in Masters swimming.</p> <p>When asked why an American would want to swim for Singapore and not his home country, Barnes said after the race: "Ang Peng Siong. He is not only a good friend but also a great swimming ambassador by letting me train at his pool (Farrer Park Pool) while in Singapore on business."</p> <p>Barnes has just relocated his business to Singapore.</p> <p>When contacted on Monday, Singapore swim legend Ang, 45, said: "I’ve known Brent for four or five years, and he’s always very positive and energetic, and always gets the attention of the ladies because he is well—built for his age.</p> <p>"He is an inspiration to people like myself to want to keep striving to do better. I hope to break his record one day." — TODAY</p> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:03:00 +0800 www.sgforums.com:3:315978:8049111 QX179R http://www.sgforums.com/forums/3/topics/315978