Triathlon turns into tragedy


PORT DICKSON: A man drowned and another person has been reported missing while taking part in the PD International Challenge here. The incident is the latest in sporting events that have gone awry.

In the 8am incident yesterday, Tharm Wei Weng, 39, from Penang, was taking part in the swimming event when he drowned after covering 750m.

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