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CBC
22-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
This 12-year-old just swam the fastest 200M IM ever!
China's Yu Zidi made waves at the Chinese national swim trials when she swam a jaw-dropping 2:10.63 in the 200M IM, the fastest time for a 12-year-old, male or female, ever. With more in the tank she was able to win the 200M fly in a time that would have placed 4th at the Paris Olympics and would have won gold at the world championships in we mention she's only 12?
New Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Pandelela still the one to beat, wins tune-up ahead of world meet
KUALA LUMPUR: Senior diver Pandelela Rinong has been competing in the National Trials to add variety to her dives ahead of the World Championships in Singapore, scheduled from July 11-Aug 3. At the trials today (May 11), the 32-year-old topped the women's 10m platform event with a total score of 270.20, finishing ahead of national junior diver Nur Eilisha Rania Abrar Raj (249.65) and Phnom Penh SEA Games champion Lee Yiat Qing (242.85). Although her score fell short of the Minimum Qualifying Standard (MQS) of 290, Pandelela said the meet was a mental and physical tune-up for the upcoming world meet. MQS is a qualifying standard that Malaysia Aquatics (MAS) have introduced to ensure that divers sent for competitions abroad are in good form. "I'm using the National Trials to prepare mentally for the World Championships," said Pandelela after the medal ceremony. "I've already surpassed the MQS twice (in previous meets) but still chose to compete here to avoid getting stuck in repetitive training routines. "I need to work on my physical and mental fitness, as well as my consistency, in the lead-up to the world championships." Pandelela had previously met the MQS at last year's National Trials in September and again at the Malaysia Open in November, confirming her eligibility for international competition. She expressed satisfaction with her performance, especially for completing the competition injury-free, and also praised the progress shown by junior divers. "My performance today was just okay. I think I was a bit lucky to win," she admitted. "But I'm really happy with how the juniors are coming along. Give them another one or two years and they'll be challenging me for my spot." The win marked her second triumph at the National Trials, having also clinched the synchronised 10m platform title on Saturday (May 10) with partner Yiat Qing. In the men's 10m platform event, national backup squad member Elvis Priestly Clement caused a major upset by outscoring Paris Olympian Bertrand Rhodict Lises. Elvis delivered a steady performance to amass 375.50 points, finishing ahead of Podium Programme diver Anilrian Normatrud (350.50) and Bertrand (350.40). His score also exceeded the junior MQS mark of 320. "I'm pleased with my score, which is above the junior MQS," said Elvis. "I still need to work harder to achieve better scores in the future. "I had a poor dive at a previous event that left me with pain in my face and ribs, but I managed to push through and win today."
