Singapore's inline skating phenom Chloe Chua an epitome of boldness at eight years old


Donning bandages on her chin, Chloe Chua soldiered on and refused to pull out of the FISE urban sports festival in Shanghai in October. - ST/ANN

SINGAPORE: When eight-year-old Chloe Chua was doing a practice run ahead of the Festival International des Sports Extremes (FISE) urban sports festival in Shanghai in October, a mishap left the inline skater needing at least 15 stitches, including nine on her chin.

Just as she was about to attempt a jump as part of her routine, a fellow competitor on a BMX bicycle flew past her, which made her hesitate for a split-second.

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