Not all’s well as Welson struggles to make splash in pet event


Swimmer Welson Sim back in training in Bukit Jalil

PETALING JAYA: Swimmer Welson Sim had to eat humble pie when he was beaten by Indonesian rival Aflah Fadlan Prawira in his pet event at the Tokyo Olympics.

The 24-year-old could only finish sixth in Heat 2 of the men’s 400m freestyle competition after coming home in 3:58.25.

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