SINGAPORE - Born in Singapore but raised in the United States, where her father is working, swimmer Letitia Sim is a name unfamiliar to many, as she has never represented the Republic in an international competition.
But the 19-year-old has been quietly making waves in America, finishing third in the Big Ten Conference Championships women's 100-yard breaststroke in February, while also holding the three fastest times for the women's 100m breaststroke in Singapore.
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