Heidi books her ticket to Rio Games at Setubal Bay


First Malaysian to qualify for the Olympic open-water swimming competition, Heidi Gan during meet with the Malaysian press session at Olympic Village yesterday. AZMAN GHANI / The Star

PETALING JAYA: National open water swimmer Heidi Gan will be making her second Olympic appearance at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

The 27-year-old secured her spot for the August Games after claiming a creditable 18th place finish in the 48-competitor Olympic Qualifying tournament at the Setubal Bay, Portugal on Saturday.

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