KUALA LUMPUR: The partnership with Malaysia’s well-known nutritious chocolate malt beverage, MILO, has fuelled national diver, Bertrand Rhodict Lises to make a splash at the next World Aquatic Championships. Not only that, the Olympian, who was honoured to be part of MILO, also hoped to bring home gold from the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bertrand expressed that their support is crucial for his diving career and studies. He is eager to grow both as an athlete and a person, aiming to push his limits in competitions and explore future pathways. Bertrand shared that MILO® has always helped him maintain energy and focus during long school days and training. He hopes his journey inspires young athletes to pursue their dreams in sports and education, emphasizing discipline, resilience, and consistency.

In the meantime, Head of Sports Marketing of MILO, Nestle (Malaysia) Berhad, Lim Kerwin, expressed excitement in supporting Bertrand as he continues to make an impact both in the p
ool and in the classroom. Lim highlighted that Bertrand’s extraordinary journey of balancing academic pursuits with sporting excellence embodies the very essence of what MILO strives to cultivate in young athletes.

Bertrand’s best achievements include winning bronze in the 10 metres (m) platform synchronised at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games and reaching the 10m platform individual finals in the 2023 World Aquatic Championships in Japan. His performance has earned him a merit-based spot in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.