SMU alumna and Singapore swimmer Yip Pin Xiu was hit by jitters before departing for the Tokyo Paralympics, but is pleased the 1-year delay has helped her preparations. The three-time Paralympic gold medallist – who will be defending her women's S2 50m and 100m backstroke titles – also shared how she grappled with the fear of not doing well in Tokyo, and is now raring to go after calming her nerves.