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Native name | 周贻尉 |
Nationality | Malaysian |
Born | Klang, Malaysia | 16 October 1995
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Weight | 63 kg (139 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Malaysia |
Sport | Diving |
Coached by | Yang Zhuliang Christian Brooker |
Retired | 17 April 2023 |
Medal record |
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