Hoe Yean smashes own national record in 800m freestyle


Malaysia's Hoe Yean Khiew competes in a heat of the men's 200m freestyle swimming event during the 2024 World Aquatics Championships at Aspire Dome in Doha on February 12, 2024. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

PETALING JAYA: Swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean can afford to break into a smile after three days of campaign in the World Championships in Doha, Qatar.

The 21-year-old got his wish to return home with at least a personal best in the bag after he smashing his own national record in the men’s 800m freestyle event yesterday.

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