KUALA LUMPUR – National swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean failed to advance to the final of the men’s 400m freestyle event at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, today after finishing in 21st place.
The result means that the 21-year-old has yet to secure a spot for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
The tournament in Qatar serves as a qualification stage for Paris 2024.
In the race held at the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha, Hoe Yean only clocked a time of 3 minutes 49.14 seconds.
Only the top eight out of 56 swimmers qualify for the final of the event.
To qualify for the Paris Olympics, Hoe Yean needed to meet the qualifying time of at least 3:46.78 seconds.
The gold medalist of last year’s SEA Games in Cambodia will now compete in the 200m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle events. – February 11, 2024