Sarawak’s Elvis Priestley dives to Sukma victory in 3m springboard event


Sarawak, Elvis Priestley Clement on action during 3 meter springboard. He won gold. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: Elvis Priestley Clement put Malaysia Games (Sukma) host Sarawak to a great start in the pool by winning the men's 3m springboard diving competition on Monday (Aug 19).

The 18-year-old pulled a superb comeback fight to overtake Federal Territories (FT) diver Yong Rui Jie at the half-way stage to finish the six-dive contest in 415.15 points.

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