Jayden keeps Malaysia’s hopes alive with 400m individual medley final berth


Making waves: Jayden Tan clocked a season-best to finish fourth in the 400m individual medley heat and secure a spot in the top-eight final.

PETALING JAYA: Youngster Jayden Tan made waves by emerging as Malaysia’s only swimmer to qualify for an individual final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

The 22-year-old Jayden clocked a season-best 4:25.64s to finish fourth in his 400m individual medley heat and secure a spot in the top-eight final.

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