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Who is Kayla Sanchez, Philippines’ star swimmer in 2025 SEA Games?
Olympic medalist Kayla Sanchez made a remarkable debut at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand, securing three gold and five silver medals in swimming.
Sanchez, who previously competed for Canada and is a two-time Olympic medalist, expressed her joy and pride in representing the Philippines.
Her gold medals were in the 4x100m freestyle relay, 100m freestyle, and 100m backstroke.
She also won silver medals in the 200m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 50m freestyle, 4x100m medley relay, and 4x200m freestyle relay.
Her performance in the 4x100m freestyle relay marked the Philippines' first gold in the event since 1977.
Sanchez, whose parents are overseas Filipino workers from Pampanga and Baguio, switched her national allegiance to the Philippines in 2023.
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