Malaysian divers capture surprise gold at Grand Prix event


Amsyar (right) and Yi Wei performed a huge 80.58 point final dive to capture the gold medal in the 3m springboard synchro in the FINA Diving Grand Prix. - BRIAN MOH / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Once is enough for Ahmad Amsyar Azman and Chew Yi Wei.

The national divers had only one practice session, but it was enough for them to capture a surprise gold in the 3m springboard synchro event at the FINA Diving Grand Prix at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil on Friday.

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