Roy Chan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Roy Chan

Singaporean swimmer

Date of Birth: 28-Nov-1955

Place of Birth: Singapore

Profession: swimmer

Nationality: Singapore

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Roy Chan

  • Roy Chan Kum Wah (born 28 November 1955) is a retired swimmer from Singapore.
  • 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.
  • He was part of the 4×200 m relay team that won a bronze medal at the 1970 Asian Games.Chan attended the Anglo-Chinese School, where aside from distinction in swimming he also excelled academically, earning a President's Scholarship.Chan and his siblings were coached by their father, Chan Ah Kow, the Singaporean Coach of the Year in 1970 and 1971.
  • His sister Patricia Chan also competed at the 1970 Asian Games and 1972 Summer Olympics.
  • His brothers, Alex Chan Meng Wah and Bernard Chan Cheng Wah, were also swimmers, the latter competing at the 1966 Asian Games and 1964 Summer Olympics.
  • His other brother Mark Chan is a composer, whereas his other sister Victoria Chan-Palay became a prominent neuroscientist in the United States and Switzerland.
  • His niece Marina Chan is also an international swimmer.

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