Hoe Yean powers his way to top spot in 800m heat


PETALING JAYA: National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean (pic) produced an impressive performance to top the men’s 800m heat at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow yesterday.

Although he fell short of breaking his own national record, the 23-year-old did well to clock 8:04.47s at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre to finish comfortably ahead of Singapore’s Russel Pang with 8:13.47s.

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