Roy Chan Kum Wah (born 28 November 1955) is a Singaporean former swimmer and skin doctor. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in the 100 m and 200 m butterfly and 200 m medley events, but failed to reach the finals.[1] He was part of the 4×200 m relay team that won a bronze medal at the 1970 Asian Games.[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Roy Chan Kum Wah |
| Born | 28 November 1955 Colony of Singapore |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Swimming |
Education
editChan attended the Anglo-Chinese School. He was awarded the President's Scholarship in 1974 and went on to study at the University of Singapore.[3][4][5]
Swimming career
editChan and his siblings were coached by their father, Chan Ah Kow.
Chan won the bronze medal at the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the 1970 Asian Games.
At the 1971 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games, Chan won three gold medals at the 100 m butterfly, 200 m butterfly and 400 m individual medley.[6]
On 27 April 1973, Chan broke the national record for 400 m individual medley during an international meet between Indonesia and Singapore.[6]
Chan competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[7]
Medical career
editIn 1988, Chan joined the National Skin Centre as a skin doctor.[8] He also founded a charity Action for Aids in the same year.[8]
In 2016, Chan was awarded the National Outstanding Clinician Award, part of the National Medical Excellence Awards given out by the Ministry of Health.[8]
Personal life
editChan's siblings were also national swimmers for Singapore, Patricia Chan, Alex Chan Meng Wah and Bernard Chan Cheng Wah[9][10] His other brother Mark Chan is a composer,[11][12] whereas his other sister Victoria Chan-Palay became a prominent neuroscientist in the United States and Switzerland.[13]
Chan's niece Marina Chan is also an national swimmer for Singapore.[14]
References
edit- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Roy Chan". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Asian Games Winners" (PDF). Singapore National Olympic Council. 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Swimmer Roy also shines in studies". The Straits Times. 13 March 1972. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Scholar Roy may give up swimming". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 6 June 1974. p. 2. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ "Roy to unveil plaque at Ocean Building". The Straits Times. 17 July 1974. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ a b "I am keeping my reserves for Seap: Roy". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 5 May 1973. p. 30. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ "S'PORE OFF TO LEARN". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. 19 August 1972. p. 29. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ a b c Tan, Audrey; Boh, Samantha (18 August 2016). "Ex-swim star wins healthcare award". The Straits Times. p. B7.
- ^ "Swim star weds". The Straits Times. 4 August 1978. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Host Nations and Representatives for the Asian Games". Sports Museum of Singapore. Archived from the original on 6 January 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "Little night music with Pat Chan". Fridae Asia. 22 March 2004. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ "陈国华". China Central Television. 5 September 2007. Retrieved 3 November 2012.
- ^ Govindram, Ranee (15 June 1975). "Ex-swim star gets rare varsity honour; Harvard award for Dr. Chan's daughter Vicky". The Straits Times. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ^ Toh Ting Wei (11 June 2014). "Marina keeps Chan name flying". The Straits Times. Singapore: Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 15 September 2014 – via AsiaOne.
External links
edit- Roy Chan at World Aquatics
- Roy Chan at Olympics.com
- Roy Chan at Olympedia
- Roy Chan at the Singapore National Olympic Council
- Roy Chan at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
