Eliza in line for Sukma Best Athlete award, shatters 16-year-old record

Selangor swimmer Eliza Tan is on track to be named Malaysia Games (Sukma) Best Female Athlete and earn a spot in the SEA Games after smashing two records during the event at the Darul Ehsan Aquatics Centre. The 19-year-old swam the women's 50m freestyle in 26.44 seconds, breaking the 16-year-old record of 26.50 set by Leung Chii Lin from Sabah in 2008.

Eliza concluded a string of seven gold medals at the Games by leading Selangor to a victory in the 4x100m medley relay, setting a new Games record of 4:18.87. Earlier in the week, she broke the national record in the 100m freestyle. Eliza expressed her happiness with her performance at her first Sukma, stating that she will continue to train hard and improve her times.

She has discussed her prospects with the national team coach, Michael Kinross, who believes she is in the plans for the Malaysian squad, and hopes to secure a place in next year's SEA Games squad. Her impressive seven-gold performance helped Selangor top the swimming standings with 20 gold, seven silver, and 11 bronze medals. Federal Territories came in second with 13-6-7, while Penang secured third place with 5-16-7.