Elvis overcomes blues to hit high note


Flying high: Sarawak’s Elvis Priestly Clement in action during the 10m platform final. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star

SHAH ALAM: Elvis Priestly Clement buried the trauma of a painful back injury to soar to his third diving gold for Sarawak at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) yesterday.

The 20-year-old’s triumph in his signature event meant even more as he continues to regain his confidence after injuring his back while attempting a new dive at the Thailand SEA Games last December.

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