Stylish high jumper Jhy Yunn using different shoes to land SEA Games spot


Working like a charm: Kuan Jyh Yunn believes his mismatched spikes will help him gain a spot in the SEA Games.

PETALING JAYA: At any competition, national high jumper Kuan Jyh Yunn stands out from among his rivals, and it’s not just due to his dyed blond hair. It’s because he wears mismatched athletics spikes, of different colours and makes.

The Perak-born boy is not making a fashion statement.

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