Hoe Yean smashes 200m medley national record
KUALA LUMPUR: National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean capped his Malaysia Open campaign in style by rewriting his own national record in the men's 200m individual medley at the National Aquatics Centre in Bukit Jalil today (April 27).
The 23-year-old clocked 2 minutes 03.29 seconds, bettering his previous mark of 2:03.77s set two years ago.
Sarawak's Hii Puong Wei claimed silver (2:05.50s) while Hong Kong's Lo Tsz Lam finished third (2:06.34s).
Hoe Yean later returned to the pool to secure his eighth gold medal of the championships, helping the Federal Territories' quartet to victory in the 4x100m medley relay with a time of 3:46.93s.
Selangor took silver (3:51.39s) with Hong Kong settling for bronze (3:55.09s).
Hoe Yean admitted his win came as a surprise as the individual medley is not his strongest event.
"I really did not expect to break the national record," said Hoe Yean.
"I woke up feeling good, and during the warm-up, I felt great. But this is totally unexpected as I was only aiming for 2:04s. Freestyle is my best stroke but I picked up the medley because I find it fun.
"My time was fast and I'm really happy. However, there is still more work to be done, so let's keep pushing and bring the national record down further."
Earlier in the meet, Hoe Yean bagged gold medals in the 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle, 100m and 200m backstroke as well as the 4x200m freestyle relay.
Meanwhile, Dhuha Zulfikry clinched gold in the 800m freestyle, clocking 8:15.51s to finish ahead of Hong Kong's Kwun Wa So (8:33.98s) and Penang's Samuel Lai (8:44.84s).
Results:
Men's 800m freestyle: 1. Dhuha Zulfikry 8:15.51s (FT), 2. Kwun Wa So 8:33.98s (Hkg), 3. Samuel Lai 8:44.84s (Pen).
200m individual medley: 1. Kheiw Hoe Yean 2:03.29s (NR) (FT), 2. Hii Puong Wei 2:05.50s (Swk), 3. Lo Tsz Lam 2:06.34s (Hkg).
200m butterfly: 1. Surasit Thongdeang 2:00.52s (Tha), 2. Goh Li Hen 2:01.71s (Sel), 3. Goh Li Jie 2:04.37s (Sel).
50m freestyle: 1. Lim Yin Chuen 23.01s (Pen), 2. Samuel Maxson Septionus 23.09s (Jaq-CA), 3. Tong Yu Jing 23.16s (Pen).
4x100 medley relay: 1. Federal Territories 3:46.93s, 2. Selangor 3:51.39s, 3. Hong Kong 3:55.09s.
Women's 1500m freestyle: 1. Chu Xin Ying 18:16.85s (Sbh), 2. Magdalene Lau 18:36.74s (Swk), 3. Chong Yuan Yi 18:47.31s (Sel).
200m individual medley: 1. Man Wui Kiu 2:17.45s (MR) (Hkg), 2. Lam Hoi Kiu 2:23.08 (Hkg), 3. Aw Yuet Ting 2:25.71 (Pen).
200m butterfly: 1. Michelle Surjadi Fang 2:14.85s (Ina), 2. Mishya Khor 2:22.44s (Sel), 3. Lee Yen Ern 2:26.45s (Pen)
50m freestyle: 1. Aulia Adelia Chantika 26.26s (Ina), 2. Chui Lai Kwan 26.75s (Sbh), 3. Wong Shi Qi 26.62s (Phg).
4x100m medley relay: 1. Selangor 4:30.20s, 2. Penang 4:37.82s, 3. Pade-Supersharkz Swimming Club 4:50.47s.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Soon Huat-Shevon offer tactical tips to beat in-form Thai rivals
KUALA LUMPUR: Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai fell once again to Thailand's in-form mixed doubles duo, Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran — but not without leaving valuable lessons for compatriots Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei. The world No. 5 were outplayed 21-16, 21-12 in Friday's Indonesia Open quarter-finals — their fifth defeat in six meetings this year against the fast-rising Thai pair. Soon Huat-Shevon, who have struggled to cope with the relentless Thai attack, now hope Tang Jie-Ee Wei can succeed where they failed in Saturday's semi-final against the same opponents. "They're very consistent and keep a high pace throughout to pressure us," said Soon Huat. "We just couldn't keep up with their speed." That speed and precision are the hallmark of Dechapol-Supissara's partnership cince they teamed up in October last year. In just eight months, they've rocketed to world No. 6 and already claimed five titles, including the Malaysia Open (Super 1000) in January and the Singapore Open (Super 750) last week. While Dechapol needs no introduction — he won the 2021 world title with former partner Sapsiree Taerattanachai and once topped the world rankings — it's his chemistry with Supissara that's caught attention. Supissara, who previously had limited success with Supak Jomkoh, has clicked immediately with Dechapol to form one of the most dangerous combinations on tour. "Compared to when Dechapol was with Sapsiree, his partnership with Supissara is faster in front-and-back attacking transitions," said Shevon. "With Sapsiree, their game focused more on rotation. She was strong defensively. But Supissara brings a more traditional mixed doubles approach — the woman at the net, the man at the back. "Dechapol is high-energy. He does everything — backcourt, frontcourt, defence, midcourt. They switch tactics constantly and have so many options. That's what makes them hard to handle." Shevon also admitted her own inconsistency proved costly. "My performance wasn't as stable or consistent as I wanted it to be," she said. "We gave away too many easy points. I need to reflect on that — especially when we're playing back-to-back tournaments." Soon Huat-Shevon will now take a short break before returning for the Japan Open and China Open next month.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Tang Jie-Ee Wei oust Euro champs to reach Indonesia Open semis
KUALA LUMPUR: Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei showed great resilience to battle past Denmark's Jesper Toft-Amalie Magelund and book their spot in the Indonesia Open semi-finals on Friday. The world No. 4 fought back from a game down to prevail 17-21, 21-16, 21-14 in a tightly contested quarter-final - their first-ever meeting with the world No. 8 reigning European champions. It is the Malaysian pair's third semi-final of the season after earlier runs at the Malaysia Open and India Open in January.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Istora revenge for Pearly-Thinaah
KUALA LUMPUR: It was an eye for an eye type of revenge. You beat me in my backyard, and I do the same to you. That was the script for women's pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah who defeated Indonesia's Lanny Tria Mayasari-Siti Fadia Ramadhanti at Istora Senayan in Jakarta today to reach the Indonesia Open quarter-finals. The world No. 4 dropped the first game but managed to silence the Istora Senayan crowd with an 18-21, 21-6, 21-17 win over world No. 20 Lanny-Fadia in 59 minutes. The Indonesian pair had humbled Pearly-Thinaah in the Malaysia Open at the Axiata Arena in January. "We were prepared, not only against them but the whole of Istora. It is always like this here, and we just stayed focused," said Thinaah. "We have belief in ourselves that we could do it while the coaches were also motivating us when we were trailing (in the third game)." Playing their fourth consecutive tournament since their Thailand Open victory, Pearly admitted that they were tired, but the will to win was high. "We were tired, but we trusted each other. Both of us were nervous, but we managed to calm overselves down to push for the win," said Pearly. It was their second win over Lanny-Fadia in three meetings, and beating their rivals at their own den will surely boost Pearly-Thinaah's confidence to capture the Super 1000 event. Pearly-Thinaah will play either compatriots Ong Xin Yee-Carmen Ting or Japan's world No. 5 Rin Iwanaga-Kie Nakanashi in the last eight. Pearly-Thinaah also reached the Indonesia Open quarter-finals last year before losing to China's Olympic champions Jia Yi Fan-Chen Qing Chen.
