It’s no fun when the sun gets in your eyes


Joint winner Caroline Zi Xin Chan posing with bronze medal after competes in the Final Women 50meter Backstsroke at the National Auatic centre in KL Sport City in Bukit Jalil.AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

EVERYONE loves Gold Coast because it is hot and sunny - except for Caroline Chan (pic).

The 22-year-old backstroke swimmer found it hard to adapt with the sun glaring into her eyes as she faltered in the women’s 100m backstroke event at Optus Aquatic Centre.

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