JIAN HAN
A good showing at the national schools meet in March was all it took for Tern Jian Han to be given an opportunity to perform at a higher level.
The 15-year-old was then spotted and enrolled at the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS). Now, he trains under national swimming coach Paul Birmingham.
Birmingham only has positive words for this young boy, tipping him to show great improvement over the next couple of years.
"He has only been with us (national set-up) since late March and has already showed improvements," said the Australian.
The new surroundings may be harsh for this Batu Pahat lad but he is determined not to let homesickness affect him.
"The first week at BJSS was very tough," said Jian Han.
"Not only was I away from my family but the training load was much greater. But it helped me improve."
Before the national set-up, Jian Han used to train once a day. Gym work was not part of his training regime.
Now, the Johorean visits the gym three times a week and trains in the pool twice a day.
"It is not only the number of times I train but the intensity as well."
Since joining the national set-up, Jian Han has already begun to reap the benefits.
At the National Age Group championships in April, Jian Han recorded a personal best in all events he competed in.
In the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, he recorded 27.59s, 59.27s and 2.10.12s, respectively. In the butterfly, he clocked 26.4s (50m), 59.12s (100m) and 2.10.9s (200m). Jian Han's best timing in the 200m freestyle is 2.00.27s.
He improved further in the Malaysia Open in May as he improved on his personal best in all events except the 50m butterfly. He also took home a silver in the 200m backstroke.
In the 50m, 100m and 200m backstroke, he recorded 27.37s, 58.40s and 2:09.9s, respectively. In the butterfly, he clocked 57.85s (100m) and 2:09.58s (200m). Jian Han's best timing in the 200m freestyle is 1.58.62s
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