Andrew Goh Battles Illness to Complete 50m Breaststroke at World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025
Andrew Goh Zheng Yen overcame illness to return to the pool for the men’s 50m breaststroke heats at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, clocking 28.21s on Tuesday, 29 July 2025.
The 20-year-old Malaysian swimmer had earlier withdrawn from the 100m breaststroke on Day 1 due to fever, which kept him out of the water for several days. While the result wasn’t what he had hoped for, just making it to the blocks was a victory of its own.
“Obviously not too satisfied, definitely not my best,” said Goh in a post-race interview with Malaysia Aquatics. “But you know, came here on the first day I felt like sick, I had fever and stuff, so it was like four days without swimming.”
Despite placing 47th overall, Goh was proud of his ability to execute the race under the circumstances. “If I were to rate it, I would say my execution was there. But I think my power and strength was a little bit taken out by the sickness.”
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His return to the pool demonstrated strong mental resolve. “I can’t blame anyone for that, but myself. So, can only come back stronger,” he added, keeping his focus on long-term goals and future opportunities.
With his 50m race now behind him, Goh will shift gears to recovery and prepare for upcoming challenges. He remains optimistic: “There’s always more Worlds that I can go to.”
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