Sprinting teacher to make international debut


National sprinter Mohd Izzuddin Yahaya celebrates crossing the line first in the 100m event of the Malaysian Open athletics championship last week. - IBRAHIM MOHTAR/ The STAR

KUALA LUMPUR: New national sprint sensation Mohd Izzuddin Yahaya is ready to make his international debut.

The 28-year-old school teacher, who surprised everyone by bagging the 100m and 200m titles in the Malaysian Open championships last Sunday, will compete in the 77th edition of the Singapore Open Athletics Championships at the Singapore Sports Hub beginning Saturday.

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