SPM results have to wait as Chong passes test in M’sian Open first

By LEONG SHU YIN

Pushing the limits: Chong Xin Lin in action during the women’s 100m backstroke final.

KUALA LUMPUR: Swimming first, exam result later.

This approach paid off for 18-year-old Chong Xin Lin as she kept her eyes on the pool by delivering a strong performance at the Malaysian Open while others were busy checking their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results yesterday.

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