Kelly adds to the tally


Pushing the limits: Sarawak’s Kelly Teo in action during the women’s 800m freestyle event at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

SARAWAK finally have a women’s winner in the pool at this year’s Malaysia Games (Sukma) as promising swimmer Kelly Teo rejoiced with her maiden title.

After settling for two silver and two bronzes from the first two days of competition, the 16-year-old Kelly made it to the top of the podium in the women’s 800m freestyle event at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil yesterday.

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