Malaysian swimmer Zheng Yang breaks Asian record in Bangkok


PETALING JAYA: It’s been six long years, but Malaysia can finally rejoice having a record-breaking swimmer in the Asian Age-Group Aquatics Championships.

Bukit Jalil-based Yeap Zheng Yang clocked 1:51.22 to win the boys’ 200m freestyle event in the 15-17 age group for Malaysia’s only gold as the meet ended in Bangkok on Wednesday.

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