Harry Wright Swimmers Deliver Outstanding Results at Malaysian Age Group Championships
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Adam Chillingworth and Isobel Tran, who represented Hong Kong as part of the Hong Kong National Age Group Team at the prestigious Malaysian Age Group Championships held at Kuala Lumpur Sports City National Aquatic Centre from February 5-8, 2026.
Isobel Tran's Exceptional Performance
Twelve-year-old Isobel Tran, a member of Coach Chui's Performance Squad at Harry Wright, delivered an outstanding performance that showcased her versatility and competitive excellence. Isobel competed in five individual events and achieved personal best times in every single event—a remarkable testament to her training, preparation, and mental toughness.
Individual Medal Achievements:
•🥈 Silver Medal - 100m Freestyle (1:02.11 PB)
•🥉 Bronze Medal - 200m Backstroke (2:31.28 PB)
•🥉 Bronze Medal - (Additional bronze medal earned)
•4th Place - 50m Backstroke (32.85)
•4th Place - (Additional 4th place finish)
Relay Success:
Beyond her individual achievements, Isobel was instrumental in the success of the Hong Kong relay teams. She participated in five relay events, and her team achieved a remarkable feat: winning gold medals in every single relay event. This is an exceptional accomplishment that reflects not only Isobel's individual talent but also the strength of the Hong Kong Age Group Team.
Relay Gold Medals (🥇):
•4x200m Freestyle Relay (9:13.33)
•4x100m IM Relay (4:37.45) - Isobel's backstroke leg: 1:09.49 PB
Adam Chillingworth's Medal Performance
Adam Chillingworth, who trains with the Hong Kong Sports Institute National Team, delivered a strong performance at the championships, earning a silver medal and achieving a top-4 finish.
Medal Achievements:
•🥈 Silver Medal - 200m Breaststroke (2:14.98)
•4th Place - 100m Breaststroke (1:02.90)
Day-by-Day Results
Day 1 (February 5th)
Isobel Tran made an impressive start to the championships:
•4x200m Freestyle Relay: 9:13.33 - 🥇 Gold Medal
•200m Backstroke: 2:31.28 - 🥉 Bronze Medal (Personal Best)
Adam Chillingworth:
•100m Breaststroke: 1:02.90 - 4th Place
Day 2 (February 6th)
Both swimmers continued their strong performances:
Isobel Tran:
•4x100m IM Relay: 4:37.45 - 🥇 Gold Medal (Backstroke leg: 1:09.49 PB)
•100m Freestyle: 1:02.11 - 🥈 Silver Medal (Personal Best)
•50m Backstroke: 32.85 - 4th Place
Adam Chillingworth:
•200m Breaststroke: 2:14.98 - 🥈 Silver Medal
International Competition Excellence
Competing at an international championship against swimmers from multiple countries is a significant challenge. The fact that both Isobel and Adam delivered medal-winning performances demonstrates the quality of coaching and training they receive at Harry Wright and their respective programs.
For Isobel, achieving personal best times in all five individual events while competing internationally is a remarkable achievement. This shows that she is not only improving technically but also developing the mental resilience and competitive maturity needed to perform at the highest levels of age group swimming.
Representing Hong Kong with Pride
Both swimmers represented Hong Kong with distinction and brought great credit to their country. Their performances at the Malaysian Age Group Championships demonstrate the caliber of young swimmers being developed in Hong Kong and the quality of our coaching programs.
Looking Ahead
These outstanding performances at an international championship showcase the potential of our young swimmers and the effectiveness of our training programs. We are confident that both Isobel and Adam will continue to achieve great success as they progress in their swimming careers.
Congratulations to both swimmers on their exceptional performances and medal-winning achievements!
Well done, Isobel and Adam!