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| Australia-born swimmer Bethany Robertson could be a future star of the Cambodian national swimming team and represent the Kingdom in international competitions. (Photo supplied) |
Ken Gadaffi with additional reporting by Dan Riley
The Phnom Penh Post
Australian-born Bethany Robertson could become the latest addition to Cambodia’s burgeoning ranks of foreign based athletes that make themselves available for international competitions. The 16-year-old Victoria state and national champion swimmer, who is currently attending Genazzano FCJ College in the Melbourne suburb of Kew, has indicated an interest to represent her ancestral homeland rather than her country of residence.
Born to a Cambodian mother and Australian father, Robertson has taken part in over 40 domestic championships. Her father John is the President of Surrey Park Swimming Club, where Bethany trains and is captain of the team. He recently made enquiries to the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia over her eligibility to swim for the Kingdom.
John Robertson noted his daughter’s remarkable record in state championships, especially in long distance events such as the 5km open water swim.
