Felix, Newly Discovered Pearl in Indonesian Swimming
Training abroad under direct coaching of his German father, Felix Viktor Iberle has become Indonesia’s newly discovered pearl in the pool.
Felix Victor Iberle (center) and Muhammad Dwiky Raharjo (right) with PB PRSI Chair Anindya Bakrie (below) after winning the gold and bronze medals in the men's 50 meter breaststroke swimming at the 2023 Cambodia SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday (11/5/2023).
PHNOM PENH, KOMPAS — The Cambodian SEA Games 2023 turned into a coronation stage for Felix Viktor Iberle (18) for his unchallenged swimming prowess to earn gold for Indonesia in the 50-meter breaststroke with a fantastic record time. Training abroad under direct coaching of his German father, he has become Indonesia’s newly discovered pearl in the pool.
The Aquatic Arena at the Morodok Techo Sports Complex, Phnom Penh, rumbled with applause as Felix touched the finish board first in the men's 50-meter breaststroke category with a time of 27.70 seconds, on Thursday evening (11/5/2023). He beat Nicholas Rui K Mahabir (Singapore), who finished in second place with 27.91 seconds, followed by fellow Indonesian M Dwiky Raharjo with 28.01 seconds.