Feat in Monte Carlo stands Sim in good stead for KL SEA Games


PETALING JAYA: The glitzy city of Monte Carlo provided the perfect backdrop for swimmer Welson Sim to smash his national record en route to a stunning win on the Mare Nostrum Tour.

Welson did it in style by clocking 3:49.48 to beat reigning Olympic champion Mack Horton of Australia for the men’s 400m freestyle gold medal on Saturday evening.

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