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New Straits Times
6 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Swimmer Hoe Yean makes Universiade history
KUALA LUMPUR: Swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean rewrote his own national record to deliver a historic silver medal for Malaysia on the first day of the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany yesterday. The 22-year-old clocked 3:47.38s in the 400m freestyle to slash almost a second off his previous best time of 3:48.36s achieved at the Australian Championships in April last year. Hoe Yean also became only the second Malaysian swimmer (Jeffrey Ong won the men's 1,500m freestyle silver in 1991 in England) to stand on the podium in Universiade history. Nikolai Kolesnikov, swimming under the Individual Neutral Athletes banner, took gold in 3:46.66s and American Ryan James Erisman Jr claimed the bronze in 3:47.52s. Hoe Yean will swim in the men's 200m freestyle today.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Hoe Yean bags historic silver in 400m freestyle at World University Games
NATIONAL swimming ace Khiew Hoe Yean carved out a historic milestone by clinching the silver medal in the men's 400-metre freestyle at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) in Berlin tonight (early Friday morning Malaysian time). In a thrilling final at the Schwimm-und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark, Hoe Yean broke his own national record of 3 minutes 48.36 seconds by clocking 3:47.38s, thus delivering Malaysia's first medal at this edition of the Games. The 22-year-old was in brilliant form, unleashing a powerful surge in the final 50 metres to overtake American swimmer Ryan James Erisman Jr, who had to settle for bronze with a time of 3:47.52s. The gold went to Nikolai Kolesnikov, representing Individual Neutral Athletes, who touched home in 3:46.66s. Hoe Yean's achievement also ended Malaysia's 34-year medal drought in swimming at the WUG, the last being Jeffrey Ong's silver in the men's 1,500m freestyle at the 1991 Sheffield Games. Hoe Yean described the silver medal as a significant milestone and a form of redemption after failing to qualify for the final in the same event at the previous edition in Chengdu, China. 'It was great. After missing out on the final three years ago, standing on the podium now feels like a huge achievement and redemption for me. 'I'm really happy, it's a new PB (personal best) and NR (national record) as well. I'm hyped about what's coming tomorrow and the days ahead,' said the two-time SEA Games gold medallist after the race.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Hoe Yean Wins Silver, Ends 34-Year WUG Medal Drought
NATIONAL swimming ace Khiew Hoe Yean carved out a historic milestone by clinching the silver medal in the men's 400-metre freestyle at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) in Berlin tonight (early Friday morning Malaysian time). In a thrilling final at the Schwimm-und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark, Hoe Yean broke his own national record of 3 minutes 48.36 seconds by clocking 3:47.38s, thus delivering Malaysia's first medal at this edition of the Games. The 22-year-old was in brilliant form, unleashing a powerful surge in the final 50 metres to overtake American swimmer Ryan James Erisman Jr, who had to settle for bronze with a time of 3:47.52s. The gold went to Nikolai Kolesnikov, representing Individual Neutral Athletes, who touched home in 3:46.66s. Hoe Yean's achievement also ended Malaysia's 34-year medal drought in swimming at the WUG, the last being Jeffrey Ong's silver in the men's 1,500m freestyle at the 1991 Sheffield Games. Hoe Yean described the silver medal as a significant milestone and a form of redemption after failing to qualify for the final in the same event at the previous edition in Chengdu, China. 'It was great. After missing out on the final three years ago, standing on the podium now feels like a huge achievement and redemption for me. 'I'm really happy, it's a new PB (personal best) and NR (national record) as well. I'm hyped about what's coming tomorrow and the days ahead,' said the two-time SEA Games gold medallist after the race. Hoe Yean is scheduled to continue his campaign in the men's 200m freestyle tomorrow, followed by the 200m backstroke next Tuesday - BERNAMA
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia Eyes Medals as WUG 2025 Campaign Heats Up
MALAYSIA'S quest for medals at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) continues tomorrow, with attention on the taekwondo and swimming squads, as well as the badminton team, which is set to open its campaign. The taekwondo athletes will return to the mats at Messe Essen in the men's team poomsae event, offering a chance to redeem the national camp's disappointment following underwhelming performances in the individual and mixed pair events today. The national trio comprises Randy Owen Augustine Linggi, Chin Ken Haw, and Jason Loo Jun Wei. Meanwhile, at the Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark in Berlin, national swimming ace Khiew Hoe Yean is once again expected to be among the frontrunners as he competes in the 200m freestyle, aiming to improve on his fourth-place finish at the previous edition in Chengdu, China. In Mulheim an der Ruhr, the national badminton squad, under the tutelage of head coach Datuk Rashid Sidek, will begin their campaign at Westenergie Sporthalle against Canada in their Group D opener of the mixed team event. Victory would secure Malaysia the top spot in the group and potentially pave the way for an easier knockout stage. The national team aims to improve on their previous tally of two bronze medals and is eyeing at least a silver this time. Earlier today, Hoe Yean made headlines by qualifying for the final of the 400m freestyle event, surpassing his performance from the last edition, where he failed to progress past the preliminary round. Competing in heat five, the national 400m freestyle record holder finished third with a time of 3 minutes 50.13 seconds, behind American swimmer Ryan James Erisman Jr (3:48.81s) and Nikolai Kolesnikov, who represented the Individual Neutral Athletes (3:48.75s). The final is scheduled to take place tonight (early Friday morning Malaysian time). The 2025 WUG, featuring 19 sports with 234 gold medals up for grabs, officially opened yesterday and will run until July 27 - BERNAMA
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
WUG 2025: Taekwondo, swimming eye comeback as badminton begins campaign tomorrow
MALAYSIA'S quest for medals at the 2025 World University Games (WUG) continues tomorrow, with attention on the taekwondo and swimming squads, as well as the badminton team, which is set to open its campaign. The taekwondo athletes will return to the mats at Messe Essen in the men's team poomsae event, offering a chance to redeem the national camp's disappointment following underwhelming performances in the individual and mixed pair events today. The national trio comprises Randy Owen Augustine Linggi, Chin Ken Haw, and Jason Loo Jun Wei. Meanwhile, at the Schwimm- und Sprunghalle im Europasportpark in Berlin, national swimming ace Khiew Hoe Yean is once again expected to be among the frontrunners as he competes in the 200m freestyle, aiming to improve on his fourth-place finish at the previous edition in Chengdu, China. In Mulheim an der Ruhr, the national badminton squad, under the tutelage of head coach Datuk Rashid Sidek, will begin their campaign at Westenergie Sporthalle against Canada in their Group D opener of the mixed team event. Victory would secure Malaysia the top spot in the group and potentially pave the way for an easier knockout stage. The national team aims to improve on their previous tally of two bronze medals and is eyeing at least a silver this time. Earlier today, Hoe Yean made headlines by qualifying for the final of the 400m freestyle event, surpassing his performance from the last edition, where he failed to progress past the preliminary round. Competing in heat five, the national 400m freestyle record holder finished third with a time of 3 minutes 50.13 seconds, behind American swimmer Ryan James Erisman Jr (3:48.81s) and Nikolai Kolesnikov, who represented the Individual Neutral Athletes (3:48.75s). The final is scheduled to take place tonight (early Friday morning Malaysian time). The 2025 WUG, featuring 19 sports with 234 gold medals up for grabs, officially opened yesterday and will run until July 27 - BERNAMA
