Pain brings much pleasure for Esther as she powers her way to a double silver


Woman of steel: Esther Joy Chen defied a hurting rib cage to complete all the three high-intensity heats during the triathlon. — TWTMARATHON

PETALING JAYA: Do hardships make a person stronger? In the case of national triathlete Esther Joy Chen, it certainly rings true as she has reaped success in the face of adversity.

The 20-year-old, who had nursed a fractured rib, came out with guns blazing to finish with double silver medals at the Perak Multisport Festival in Marina Island Pangkor yesterday.

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