Pandelela-Jun Hoong romp to first ever synchro gold medal


  • Diving
  • Wednesday, 11 Apr 2018

Pandelela Rinong-Cheong Jun Hoong delivered Malaysia's first ever synchro gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. - GLENN GUAN / The Star

GOLD COAST: Pandelela Rinong-Cheong Jun Hoong lived up to their big reputations as they clinched gold in the women's 10m platform synchro event at the Commonwealth Games.

The Olympic silver medallists and world championships bronze medallists led from start to finish as they scored 328.08 at the Optus Aquatic Centre on Wednesday.

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