Jun Bin and Steve Khiew off to a good start in 41st SEA Age Group Swimming Championship 2017

Congrats to Wong Jun Bin and Steve Khiew on the opening day of the 41st South East Asia Swimming Championship 2017 in Brunei Darussalam. The annual meet is ongoing in Brunei from 10-12 Nov, 2017.

Jun Bin is coming back to form by swimming to bronze in his 400m free event by clocking 4:08.61 even though it wasn't his best time yet. Ahead of him, 2 Vietnamese boys claimed gold and silver in the 16-18 boys category. Well done to Jun Bin.

Wong Jun Bin

Meanwhile, Steve Khiew in the 13-14 age group category managed to dip under 1 minute in is 100m back with a new PB of 59.83 but has to settle for a bronze. The gold went to Indonesian swimmer (58.34) and silver was won by a Viet (59.33). Steve is contented for the time being and aiming for more for his upcoming events. Great job to Steve.

Winners of 100m back (13-14 boys), with  Steve Khiew on extreme left

Other Malaysian medalists for the day are :
Angelina Chan - Gold, 50 breast
Darren Lew - Gold, 100 back
Lim Shun Qi - Bronze, 50 breast

The afternoon session is on-going.

The morning session results as follows :

photos courtesy of parents and Team Manager

Team Malaysia to 41st SEA Age Group Swimming Championship 2017