Three cheers for Irfan


Impressive feat: Muhd Irfan Shamsuddin (left) posing for a photograph with coach Fero Petrovic after breaking the national discus record in Linz, Austria, on Thursday.

KUALA LUMPUR: National discus thrower Muhd Irfan Sham­suddin must really love competing in Europe.

The 22-year-old, who left for Europe on May 6 for a 53-day training-cum-competition stint, has just broken the national discus record a third time in five days.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Athletics

Umar turns SEA Games pain into motivation for bigger events
Other big names set to light up Asean Para Games after Latif’s pullout
Azeem stays up to speed
Encouraging second for Azeem at Samford Open
Athletics-Canadian sprinter De Grasse eyes LA2028 as final Games
British runner Porter pulled from ultramarathon after death threats
Athletics-Prescod Enhanced Games decision understandable on human level, says UK Sport official
Azeem signals intent to better his records with blistering start to season�
Azeem blazes to 60m glory at UAB Blazer Invite
Athletics-UK Athletics chief 'appalled' as sprinter Prescod joins Enhanced Games

Others Also Read