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Lukman Niode

Personal information
Born	(1963-10-21)21 October 1963 Jakarta, Indonesia
Died	17 April 2020(2020-04-17) (aged 56) Jakarta, Indonesia
Sport
Sport	Swimming
Medal record Men's swimming Representing  Indonesia Southeast Asian Games Gold 1977 Kuala Lumpur 100 m backstroke Gold 1977 Kuala Lumpur 200 m backstroke Gold 1979 Jakarta 100 m backstroke Gold 1979 Jakarta 200 m backstroke Gold 1981 Manila 100 m freestyle Gold 1981 Manila 100 m backstroke Gold 1981 Manila 200 m backstroke Gold 1983 Singapore 100 m backstroke Gold 1983 Singapore 200 m backstroke Silver 1981 Manila 200 m freestyle Silver 1983 Singapore 200 m freestyle Silver 1985 Bangkok 100 m backstroke Silver 1985 Bangkok 200 m backstroke Bronze 1981 Manila 200 m individual medley Bronze 1983 Singapore 100 m freestyle Bronze 1985 Bangkok 200 m individual medley

Lukman Niode (born October 21, 1963 – died April 17, 2020) was a famous swimmer from Indonesia. He was known for his amazing skills in the water. Lukman competed in many big swimming events. He proudly represented his country on the world stage.

Lukman Niode: Indonesia's Swimming Champion

Lukman Niode was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. From a young age, he showed great talent for swimming. He trained hard and became one of Indonesia's best swimmers. His dedication helped him achieve many victories.

Early Life and Rise to Fame

Lukman started his swimming journey early. He quickly became a top athlete in Indonesia. His strong performances made him well-known. He competed in many national swimming championships.

Southeast Asian Games Success

Lukman was a true star at the Southeast Asian Games. These games are a major sports event for countries in Southeast Asia. He won many gold medals for Indonesia.

• In 1977, he won two gold medals in Kuala Lumpur. He was the champion in both the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke races.
• In 1979, he won two more gold medals in Jakarta. He again dominated the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke.
• In 1981, he earned three gold medals in Manila. He won the 100-meter freestyle, 100-meter backstroke, and 200-meter backstroke.
• In 1983, he added two more gold medals in Singapore. He was the best in the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke.

He also won several silver and bronze medals in other events. This showed his versatility as a swimmer.

Olympic Journey

Lukman Niode had the honor of competing in the 1984 Summer Olympics. The Olympics are the biggest sports event in the world. He took part in three different swimming races. These races were held in Los Angeles, USA. Competing in the Olympics is a huge achievement for any athlete.

Later Life and Legacy

Lukman Niode passed away on April 17, 2020. He was 56 years old. He died in Jakarta, Indonesia. His death was due to COVID-19 during the global pandemic. Lukman Niode is remembered as a great Indonesian swimmer. He inspired many young athletes in his country. His achievements in swimming remain a part of Indonesia's sports history.