Human Interest |
General Interest |
Awards and honours |
She was named the best overall swimmer in the U-17 category at the South-East Asia [SEA] age-group championships in Bukit Jalil, Malaysia 2009 after she won four golds and two silver medals. (thestar.com.my, 08 Jun 2009) |
Other information |
FAMILY SUPPORT She believes she could not have become only the fifth Malaysian swimmer to qualify for the Olympic Games if it were not for her family. "My father and mother have been very supportive in my swimming career and so too my brother, sister and all my friends." (thestar.com.my, 08 Jun 2009) |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Kuala Lumpur, MAS |
Sport Specific Information |
Club / Team |
Kota Kinabalu Sabah Association: Kota Kinabalu, MAS |
Further Personal Information |
Higher education |
PRA University: Kuala Lumpur, MAS |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Participating at the 2008 Olympic Games. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Why this sport? |
Because her brother had asthma when he was young, her parents decided to teach him to swim, so she joined in as well. |
General Interest |
Hero / Idol |
American President Barack Obama. (Athlete, 15 Nov 2010) |
Sport Specific Information |
Name of coach |
Paul Birhimgham |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She started at the age of seven in Kota Kinabalu. |
International Debut |
Year |
2008 |
Further Personal Information |
Occupation |
Student |
Languages |
Chinese, Malay, English |
Sport Specific Information |
Coach from which country? |
Australia |