Michelle Surjadi Fang wins Youth Olympics swimming bronze for Indonesia
Her podium finish in the women's 200-metre butterfly gave Indonesia its third medal at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
Indonesia's Michelle Surjadi Fang took bronze in the women's 200-metre butterfly at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, clocking 2 minutes 14.10 seconds. Chang Mohan and Ana Julia Aguiar Amaral finished ahead of her.
CNN Indonesia reported that Michelle was the first Indonesian swimmer to earn a medal at Olympic level. Her bronze came at the Youth Olympics and brought Indonesia's medal tally at the event to one silver and two bronzes.
The result moved Indonesia into 40th place in the provisional medal standings.
Speaking to Antara, Michelle expressed her happiness at contributing a medal for Indonesia and thanked God. She dedicated the achievement to those who had supported her throughout her preparations.
Indonesia swimming coach Felix Susanto praised Michelle's composure during the race. He expressed relief that competition logistics problems had been resolved and that her months of preparation had resulted in a bronze medal.
