Sarawak swimmer Kelly Teo splashes to fifth gold at Sukma 2024, eyes more medals tomorrow

Teo posing with her gold medal on the podium at Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre on Aug 22, 2024.

By Karen Bong

KUCHING, Aug 22: Sarawakian swimmer Kelly Teo Yau delivered a stellar performance today at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre, capturing her fifth gold medal in the women’s 400-metre freestyle at the 21st Malaysian Games (Sukma) 2024.

Teo dominated the race with a time of 4:31.85, outpacing Selangor’s Khiew Zi Xian, who secured silver with a time of 4:34.26. Sabah’s Chu Xin Ying took the bronze, finishing with a time of 4:38.05.

Teo’s teammate, Magdalene Lau Ing Siew, narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with a time of 4:39.16.

This latest victory added to Teo’s already impressive haul of four gold medals, which she earned in the 200-metre freestyle, 400-metre individual medley, 200-metre backstroke, and 800-metre freestyle events.

The winners of the women’s 400-metre freestyle at Pandalela Rinong Aquatic Centre on Aug 22, 2024.

In addition to her gold medals, the 18-year-old swimming sensation also claimed a silver medal in the 4×200 metre freestyle relay, alongside teammates Chereen Ngo Yi Rui, Magdalene Lau Ing Siew, and Shanice Jauwa Joseline Adong, with a time of 8:52.19.

Teo further added to her medal tally with a bronze in the 4×100 metre medley relay, teaming up with Jeff Chua Yu Yang, Hii Puong Wei, and Magdalene Lau Ing Siew to clock in at 4:09.15.

Looking ahead, Teo is set to compete in three more events tomorrow (Aug 23): the 100-metre backstroke, 50-metre freestyle, and women’s 1500-metre freestyle, where she will aim to extend her remarkable medal count at Sukma 2024. — DayakDaily