Short pool test has coach Martin on a short fuse


Still not ready: A Filipino diver in action as officials inspect the newly built New Clark City Aquatic Centre as they prepare for the SEA Games on Thursday. — AP

KUALA LUMPUR: American Chris Martin has 30 years of coaching experience – and even he has never come across anything like this. The swimmers will only get to check out the New Clark City Aquatic Centre on the eve of the swimming competition – and for just two hours.

“You have got to be kidding me, right?” he said when he was told recently that the pool would not be available earlier.

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