Mun Yee to defer studies for one last shot at Olympics


Malaysian divers Pandelela Rinong (left) and Leong Mun Yee showing off their bronze medal after competing in the women's 10m synchronised platform final at the Munhak Park Tae-Hwan Aquatics Center on Tuesday. The duo win bronze medal with 313.92 points. IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star. September 30, 2014.

PETALING JAYA: Seasoned diver Leong Mun Yee will defer her university studies next year in a bid to cap her illustrious career on a glorious note.

Mun Yee, who will turn 31 on Friday, is hoping to make Malaysian sporting history by making a fifth appearance at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro next year.

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