Sporting Life

In Hanoi, athletes search for an elusive thing - their best

"Forever", says bowler Shayna Ng, "that's going to be the question athletes are chasing. Can you find your best?" PHOTO: ST FILE
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Bell gone. Buzzer sounded. Whistle blown. It's started in Hanoi. Timers are ticking. Touch pads active. Photo-finish cameras aligned. Judges looking.

Training is done, weights lifted, diet adhered to, starts practised. Now all athletes have to do is find that one beautiful, elusive thing.

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