I was photographing Pandelela Rinong Pamg by the pool when she pulled out her phone and asked if I can snap her with it. Was happy to oblige, of course.

The London 2012 Olympics bronze medalist is still the humble and polite teen even though she is now the celebrated athlete. She’s also the country’s first female Olympic medal winner and our first female flag bearer at an Olympics opening parade.

In conjunction with the launch of the Chevrolet Sonic at National Aquatic Centre, Pandelela was presented with the keys to the new car.