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New Straits Times
4 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Swimmer Hoe Yean makes Universiade history
KUALA LUMPUR: Swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean rewrote his own national record to deliver a historic silver medal for Malaysia on the first day of the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany yesterday. The 22-year-old clocked 3:47.38s in the 400m freestyle to slash almost a second off his previous best time of 3:48.36s achieved at the Australian Championships in April last year. Hoe Yean also became only the second Malaysian swimmer (Jeffrey Ong won the men's 1,500m freestyle silver in 1991 in England) to stand on the podium in Universiade history. Nikolai Kolesnikov, swimming under the Individual Neutral Athletes banner, took gold in 3:46.66s and American Ryan James Erisman Jr claimed the bronze in 3:47.52s. Hoe Yean will swim in the men's 200m freestyle today.
The Star
5 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Hoe Yean smashes national record to win silver at World University Games
Swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean standing the podium after winning silver (left) for Malaysia at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany. PETALING JAYA: Swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean made a big splash by breaking his own national record to deliver a surprise silver on the first day of World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany on Thursday (July 18). The Malaysian contingent was not targeting a medal from the pool but Hoe Yean beat the odds with a smooth performance. The 22-year-old touched in 3:47.38s to take almost a second off his previous national record time of 3:48.36s that he set at the Australian Championships in Gold Coast in April last year. Nikolai Kolesnikov, swimming under Individual Neutral Athletes banner, took gold in 3:46.66s. American Ryan James Erisman Jr finished right after Hoe Yean to claim the bronze medal in 3:47.52s. Hoe Yean had raised hopes earlier after qualifying for the final with the fourth fastest time of 3:50.13s in the heats. Hoe Yean not just secured the first medal for Malaysia contingent but is also only the second national swimmer to stand on the podium in Universiade history. Jeffrey Ong had taken silver in the men's 1,500m freestyle back in the 1991 edition in Sheffield, England. Hoe Yean will return to the pool to swim the men's 200m freestyle today.
Perth Now
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Awards for Surf Life Saving WA young stars
More than 120 outstanding young members from across WA were recognised for their achievements at Surf Life Saving WA's annual Nipper and Youth Awards. The awards were presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA on May 17 in front of more than 300 guests. Among those recognised on the day was Quinns Mindarie Surf Life Saving Club's Brady Fulcher, named U14/U15 lifesaver of the year in recognition of his service patrolling local beaches over the season. Your local paper, whenever you want it. Brady also achieved Gold Level in SLSWA's Youth Leaders Program after volunteering more than 230 hours during his time as a youth member. He has carried out more than 120 patrol hours over the past season, including the high-risk abalone patrols, and his leadership and professionalism were praised by a member of the public during a recent search and rescue activity. Sorrento's Emma Gibbs was named youth of the year, while City of Perth's Florence Shaw took out youth official of the year. Emma supports her club's Dolphins program for special needs inclusion, mentors younger members and also earned State podium finishes in surf boats, rescue and resuscitation, first aid, and champion patrol. Emma Gibbs was named youth of the year. Credit: SLSWA She has also completed more than 24 hours of patrol service and attained multiple lifesaving qualifications. Florence has been officiating for three seasons and awards judges said she had developed a 'fantastic rapport' with competitors and other officials alike. Florence Shaw receives her award from WA Governor Chris Dawson. Credit: Sports Imagery 'Florence possesses a deep knowledge of the sport, which she uses to make fair and reliable decisions, and her kind and welcoming nature contributes to the overall atmosphere of the event,' they said. In surf sports, Trigg Island's Oliver Browne was named U14/15 athlete of the year after successful State and national championships, as well as co-captaining the WA Pathways Interstate Team. He won an individual gold and five team golds at the championships before going on to win gold in the U15 surf race as well as in the 2km swim for the third time a row at the Australian Championships. Oliver also represented SLSWA in the WA Pathways Interstate Team, where, as co-captain, he achieved gold in both the ironman and surf race and, alongside his teammates, secured bronze medals in the swim teams and cameron relay. North Cottesloe's Edward Wallis was awarded nipper athlete of the year for his exceptional performance on the sand. He won gold in the U13 male sprint and silver in the U13 male flags in Fuel To Go & Play WA Surf Life Saving Nipper Championships. At the Australian Championships on the Gold Coast, Edward won silver in the sprints and flags events and was a member of the North Cottesloe U13 beach relay team, which won gold. Twenty-three people who had accumulated more than 230 volunteer hours during their time as a youth member were also recognised for reaching the gold level in SLSWA's Youth Leaders Program. Foundation chairman George Rogers said the SLSWA's youth programs were integral to helping build future leaders, not only in surf life saving but in their local communities.
