Siobhán Bernadette Haughey

Swimmer with Olympic medal achievements

Siobhán Bernadette Haughey - Swimmer with Olympic medal achievements
Born

October 31st, 1997
27 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Hong Kong

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A swimmer specialized in freestyle, notably represented Hong Kong in international competitions. Achieved significant success at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, winning two silver medals in the 100m and 200m freestyle events. Competed in the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, where a strong performance earned a bronze medal in the 200m freestyle. Dominated the Asian Games in 2018, securing gold medals in the 100m and 200m freestyle, contributing to a successful medal tally for the Hong Kong swimming team.

Won two silver medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Secured a bronze medal in the 200m freestyle at the 2019 World Championships

Achieved gold in the 100m and 200m freestyle at the 2018 Asian Games

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