Max Maeder’s Olympic bronze a ‘beautiful birthday gift’ for Singapore


Max Maeder hugs his mother after race 3 of the Paris Olympics men’s kite final at the Marseille Marina on Aug 9. - Photo: ST

SINGAPORE: On National Day, Singaporeans gathered to celebrate the country’s 59th birthday with a special gift from kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder, who clinched a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

From politicians and national athletes to members of the public and netizens, the Republic basked in the 17-year-old’s success.

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