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Thai teen swimmer Sky shattered a 32-year-old national junior record in the 200-meter individual medley at the Asian Age Group Championships, earning silver with his breakthrough performance.

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Lukkade Metinee posted proudly about her son Sky breaking Thailand's national junior record (ages 16–18) in the 200-meter individual medley at the 2026 Asian Age Group Championships on July 17. The previous record, standing for 32 years, was held by Shark Monthuk Ratpong Sirisannont, a former Thai national swimmer and the first Thai male to win gold in swimming at the 1994 Asian Games. Sky earned a silver medal with his record-breaking performance.

Friends and members of the entertainment industry rushed to congratulate Sky, with messages of praise flooding in. "Amazing! Skye's the limit, let's go," and "So proud of you," were among the congratulations. Videos of the medal presentation ceremony showed the Thai flag proudly raised as Sky received his award.

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