Motivated by a love for swimming and excellence, the Malaysian swimmer reveals his struggles, goals and plans for the future
Malaysian swimmer Khiew Hoe Yean found his calling in the water from a young age. The rising star from Kuala Lumpur has been making a splash in his chosen sport since he started swimming at the age of seven. At the age of 12, he competed in international events and went on to join the Malaysian national team at 17. His impressive performances make him one of the most promising athletes in the Malaysian swimming scene.
At 21, Khiew has already achieved many feats, including winning seven gold medals at the 2019 Asean Schools Games in Indonesia. He has also made history by clinching Malaysia’s first swimming gold medal at the 2021 Southeast Asian Games (SEA) in Vietnam in the 200m freestyle event and defended this title in early 2023.
Khiew opens up…
