Jayden misses national mark but seals early tickets for worlds and SEA Games


All smiles: Jayden Tan posing with his gold medal after winning the 400m individual medley. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Jayden Tan missed out on breaking his national mark but he was still a pleased swimmer.

The 20-year-old secured an early qualification for the World Championships in Singapore (July 11-Aug 3) and the Thailand SEA Games (Dec 7-19) after splashing to gold in the men’s 400m individual medley at the Malaysian Open in Bukit Jalil.

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