Malaysia Open Swimming Championships 2015 - Day 4 Results

Women 800m Free Winners

Men 200m Backstroke Winners

Women 200m Backstroke winners

Men 100m Butterfly winners, with Keith Lim winning the gold

Women 100m Butterfly Winners

Men 1500m Free winners

Women 50m Free Winners

Men 50m Free winners

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The Star : Alwyn sets new 50m record

BY JOASH EE DE SILVA

KUALA LUMPUR: Alwyn Tan Yean Yang was the star performer on the final day of the Malaysian Open swimming championships as he set a new national record in the men’s 50m freestyle.

The 17-year-old clocked 23.17 in the heat to erase Foo Jian Beng’s time of 23.42 set at the same meet in 2011.

Alwyn, however, was unable to improve his time in the final. He finished in 23.40 to win the gold.

Keith Lim Kit Sern clocked 23.74 to take the silver while Selangor’s Chan Jie finished third in 23.98.

“I came close to beating the national record three times. I am really glad to finally beat it,” said Alwyn from the Penang Swimming Club.

Alwyn was also elated that his time earned him a place in the Singapore SEA Games in June.

“I am hoping for at least a podium finish in June,” said Alwyn, who was also a silver medallist in the 100m freestyle.

The Star :Cai Lin redeems herself with 400m freestyle gold

BY JOASH EE DE SILVA

KUALA LUMPUR: National swimmer Khoo Cai Lin (pic) showed her class by winning the women’s 400m freestyle at the Malaysian Open swimming championships.

The 26-year-old clocked 4:18.51, way ahead of second-placed Hong Kong’s Sze Hang Yu’s time of 4:25.15 at the Bukit Jalil Aquatic Centre.

Angela Chieng Chui Fei of Sarawak took the bronze in 4:29.13.

For Cai Lin, it was a sweet victory as she was beaten to the gold by Hang Yu in the 200m freestyle on Friday.

“I am satisfied with my performance today as I was able to improve my time,” said Cai Lin.

It was her third medal in the championships, having won the 400m individual medley gold on Thursday.

Cai Lin will be looking to add one more medal to her collection today when she competes in the 800m freestyle.

Malaysia Open Swimming Championships 2015 - Day 3 Results

Women 200m Breaststroke winners

Men 200m Breaststroke winners

Women 400m Freestyle winners

Men 400m Freestyle winners

Women 50m Fly winners

Men 50m Fly winners

Women 100m Backstroke winners

Men 100m Backstroke winners

KL boys relay team from left, Jack, Ian, Keith and Jun Bin

Erika Kong

Desmond Ng swimming his 200m breaststroke

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Star Online : Splashing Welson with a new record in the pool

BY JOASH EE DE SILVA

KUALA LUMPUR: Welson Sim Wee Sheng was the star performer on the second day of the Malaysian Open swimming championships with a new meet record in the men’s 200m freestyle.

Welson Sim (centre) reacts after winning the men's 200m freestyle with a new meet record at the Malaysian Open. - IZZRAFIQ ALIAS / The Star

The 18-year-old Sarawakian clocked a personal best time of 1:49.67 at the Bukit Jalil Aquatic Centre to erase fellow national swimmer Lim Ching Hwang’s time of 1:50.62 set last year.

Kevin Yeap Soon Choy of Perak clocked 1:52.59 to take the silver while Sarawak’s Vernon Lee grabbed the bronze with a time of 1:52.62.

“I trained hard for this event and was expecting to beat the national record. I swam well and I’m quite pleased with my efforts,” said Welson, the winner of the 100m freestyle on Thursday.

Welson will also attempt to win his third gold in the 400m freestyle event.

Malaysia Open Swimming Championships 2015 - Day 2 Results

Women 50m backstroke winners

Men 50m backstroke winners

Women 200m freestyle winners

Men 200m freestyle winners, with Welson Sim breaking the meet record

Men 200m IM winners

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