Hoe Yean keeps up good show in France, Eliza sets new national mark in Singapore


Staying consistent: Khiew Hoe Yean set a season best time to place third in the 400m freestyle in the second leg of the Mare Nostrum Tour in Canet, France.

PETALING JAYA: Khiew Hoe Yean continues to deliver the goods while a youngster emerges with a new national record in what has been a good week in the pool for Malaysian swimming.

Hoe Yean, the double SEA Games gold medallist, set a season best time to win bronze in the 400m freestyle final in the second leg of the Mare Nostrum Tour in Canet, France, on Friday.

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