Back-up diver upsets Enrique in trials to secure world junior spot

A class above: Sarawak diver Elvis Priestley Clement in action en route to gold during the 3m springboard final at the Sarawak Sukma last month. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Elvis Priestley Clement hit the right notes to secure his world junior championships slot by winning the men’s 10m platform event in the national diving trials at National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

The 18-year-old finished the six-dive contest in 365.75 points to score an upset win over fellow Sarawakian and reigning SEA Games champion Enrique Maccartney Harold.