Hoe Yean ends WUG campaign empty-handed, but exposure fully worth it


PETALING JAYA: National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean concluded Malaysia’s campaign in the World University Games (WUG) after failing to reach the men’s 400m individual medley (IM) final at the Dong’an Lake Sports Park Aquatic Centre in Chengdu yesterday.

Hoe Yean, who missed out on a medal after finishing fourth in the 200m freestyle a few days ago, finished seventh with a time of 4:33.36s in the third heat.

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