Teen triathlete Isaac won’t let autism shatter his dream


PETALING JAYA: Autism is not a stumbling block in triathlete Isaac Tan Zhen Wei’s (pic) path to achieve his long term goal - competing in a world level championship.

The 17-year-old is nervous but excited to compete with other professional athletes at his first Commonwealth Games in Birmingham next Friday.

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