Shereen Samson Vallabouy came to Phnom Penh with a huge weight on her shoulders. And she unloaded it in style when she fulfilled her dreams of becoming a SEA Games champion, just like her famous parents.
Shereen won the women's 400m gold at the Morodok Techo National Stadium, leaving the second-placed runner more than half a second behind her. With multiple SEA Games gold medallists Samson Vallabouy (800m) and Josephine Mary (400m) as parents, the burden on her shoulder was indeed very heavy.
However, Shereen who first took part in the SEA Games in 2015 at the age of 17, ran a perfect race the start to finish to clock 52.53, ahead of Vietnam rivals Nguyen Thi Huyen (53.27s) and Nguyen Thi Hang (53.84s). Proud parents Samson and Josephine, as well her sister Jocelyn, were at the stands to cheer her on.
"My husband has won three SEA Games golds and I have won four. Now, we have a total of eight. I am glad it runs in the family." We're super proud of the Vallabouys, #MalaysiaBoleh
