Malaysia participated in Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games which was held in Trinidad and Tobago from 4th August to 11th August 2023. Malaysian team which consists of 14 athletes took part in 3 different sports, which are cycling, swimming, and athletics. Let’s take a look at Goh Li Hen who gains the first gold for the Malaysian team at the international competition.
Li Hen In Men’s 200m Butterfly @ 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
Goh Li Hen made history by winning a gold medal at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games. The 17-year-old from Kuala Lumpur took the top spot in the men’s 200m butterfly event at the National Aquatic Centre in Couva.
Li Hen Gains Gold In 2 Minutes 03.63 Seconds
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Li Hen gains the first gold for Malaysia with his impressive record, 2 minutes 03.63 seconds at the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games. He competed along with many talented swimmers from many different countries and success to win first place during the final round.
Compete Against England & South Africa’s Swimmers
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Li Hen get to grab the title after competing with England’s Reuben Rowbotham-Keating who gained the silver medal with 2 minutes 03.84 seconds. While Jarden Dylan Eaton, a swimmer from South Africa, won the bronze medal with 2 minutes 06.07 seconds.
It was a dominant performance from Li Hen, who led from start to finish. He was well ahead of his rivals at the halfway mark and then put in a strong final lap to secure the gold medal for Malaysia teams in the Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.
Malaysia In Trinbago 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games
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For the new updates, Malaysia rank is currently in the 15th right below Jersey and above New Zealand. Right now, Malaysia already gains 5 medals in total, 1 gold medal, 2 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals overall.
This sports competition is an international sporting event that would be held every four years with 72 teams from different countries participating in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games.
Goh Li Hen’s Accomplishments Since Young Age
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Goh Li Hen is a rising star in the world of swimming. He has already won several medals at a few sports competitions, including a silver medal for the 200m butterfly category and a bronze medal for the 400m IM category at the 18th Singapore National Championship.
Sports competitions that Henry Goh Li Hen participate in:
- 18th Singapore National Championship (2023)
- 65th MILO/MAS Malaysia Open (2023)
- 58th MILO/MAS Malaysia Age Group Championships (2023)
- 57th Malaysia Invitational Age Group Swimming Championship (2020)
Overall, Li Hen’s victory is a great inspiration to young swimmers in Malaysia. He has shown that it is possible to achieve great things if you set your mind to it. He becomes a role model for all Malaysian athletes and inspires others to follow his footsteps. Want to read more Malaysian inspiration stories? Read about Jared Lee, the first Malaysian to win the best animation in San Diego.
