Hoe Yean may spring surprise after qualifying for 400m freestyle final


Stellar feat: Khiew Hoe Yean has earned a spot in the men’s 400m freestyle final at the World University Games in Germany.

PETALING JAYA: Swimming may not be expected to deliver medals at the World University Games in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, but Khiew Hoe Yean could defy the odds.

The 22-year-old has earned a spot in the men’s 400m freestyle final after recording a season-best time of 3:50.13s in the morning heats.

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