Magnificent seven as King Irfan rules SEA Games discus again


Irfan Shamsuddin

BANGKOK: Irfan Shamsuddin once again underlined his status as Southeast Asia’s undisputed discus king after clinching his seventh consecutive SEA Games gold medal on Tuesday (Dec 16).

The 30-year-old from Negri Sembilan sealed the title in emphatic fashion by smashing the Games record with a throw of 60.23m on his second attempt at the Supachalasai Stadium.

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