Isabelle proving to be perfect replacement for Jinq En


Speed queen: FT swimmer Isabelle Chiyi Buckley (right) broke the Sukma record twice en route to winning the girls’ 50m breaststroke gold. — Bernama

MALAYSIA Games (Sukma) young debutant Isabelle Chiyi Buckley has provided a good indication of who is going to take over from current national No. 1 women breaststroker Phee Jinq En.

The 15-year-old put up a remarkable show of speed by breaking the Sukma record twice en route to delivering the girls’ 50m breaststroke gold medal for Federal Territories at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre last night.

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