Despite a hectic schedule, the Sabahan managed to help himself to a gold and silver in the 10m platform events in the Diving Grand Prix Kuala Lumpur at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil yesterday.
He first clinched silver in the men’s 10m platform synchro with Nazirul Hanis by amassing 364.26 points.
Then, in the afternoon, Jellson partnered world champion Cheong Jun Hoong to win Malaysia’s first gold in the 10m platform mixed synchro with a total of 310.20 points.
However, the Grand Prix rules state that each country are allowed to win just one medal in the synchro events.
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| Going all out: Jellson Jabillin (top) and Cheong Jun Hoong in action during the 10m platform mixed synchro of the Diving Grand Prix at the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil yesterday. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star, |
That saw South Korean divers of Kim Yeongnam-Cho Eunbi, who finished third with 295.80 points, taking the silver medal.
But Jellson was clearly the star of the day and he was thrilled with his efforts despite the hectic schedule.
“It’s not easy to focus on two events in a day. My dives in the 10m platform mixed synchro were a bit slack as I did not get enough rest after competing in the morning,” he explained.
“I still have room to improve as I’m still young, but it was a good experience competing in my first Grand Prix.
“I only trained for two weeks with Jun Hoong, so I’m happy to deliver Malaysia’s first gold in the Grand Prix,” said Jellson, who is looking forward to competing in the Grand Prix in Gold Coast, Australia, next month.
Jun Hoong, who is the first Malaysian diver to win a gold medal (10m platform) in the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, in July, admitted that fatigue was the reason why Jellson’s first two dives were not too well executed.
“But I motivated him by telling him that he could do it. Thankfully, he did well in the next three dives to help us win the first gold for Malaysia,” said Jun Hoong.
It was a fruitful day for Malaysia as they another silver and a bronze.
Ahmad Amsyar Azamn-Ooi Tze Liang won the second silver in men’s 3m springboard synchro with a 415.47 total.
Nur Dhabitah Sabri faced a strong challenge from China’s divers before clinching the bronze in women’s 3m springboard individual.
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/sport/diving/2017/10/29/jellson-in-the-limelight-debutant-clinches-gold-and-silver-at-home-grand-prix/#pmkpow3FRH5LrHlB.99
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