Burning ambition – Elvis wants to be best diver in the world


Good job: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol congratulating Elvis Priestley Clement. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

YOUNG Sarawakian Elvis Priestley Clement is taking things in stride despite becoming a viral sensation on the internet for his performance at the just concluded Malaysia Games (Sukma) diving competition.

A video clip of his almost flawless final dive in the boy’s 3m springboard individual final, where he earned 82.50, captured the hearts of many on social media with many commenting that his effort was as good as any of the Chinese Olympic champion divers.

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