Experience pays off for Kuok Yuen, Shio Yuan as they emerge Malaysia’s top finishers

Against the tide: Chia Shio Yuan (left) and Teh Kuok Yuen finished sixth and fifth in their respective categories. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

DESARU: National triathletes Teh Kuok Yuen and Chia Shio Yuan drew strength from their experiences to emerge as the top men and women Malaysian performers at the Ironman 70.3 Desaru Coast yesterday.

The 38-year-old seasoned triathlete Kuok Yuen finished fifth after powering through the 1km swim, 90km bike ride, and 21.1km run, to finish 4’17:46s.