Catherine set for int'l comeback

JAKARTA (JP): Catherine Surya, set to make an international comeback at the 18th Southeast Asian Games in December, surpassed two time limits during a national selection here on Sunday.

Catherine, who completed her 18-month ban for doping last month, beat her former teammates in the national squad to finish first in 200m butterfly, 400m freestyle and 800m freestyle. The 14-year-old swimmer just failed to eclipse the 800m freestyle time.

"I'm ready for the Games. Hopefully, I will do my best out there," said Catherine, who has just returned from a three-month stint in Brisbane, Australia. The Indonesian Swimming Association will announce the national team for the Games, made up of between 16 and 20 swimmers, next week. (amd)