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Siobhan Haughey (何詩蓓)

A large crowd greets members of the Hong Kong Olympic delegation outside Tai Wai Station during a bus-top parade on August 21. Photo: Eugene Lee

Opinion | Legacy of Paris Games will live on far beyond 2024

This year’s Games broke new ground, and their long-term investments will continue to benefit people and the environment in Paris and beyond.

This year’s Games broke new ground, and their long-term investments will continue to benefit people and the environment in Paris and beyond

13 Sep 2024 - 9:30AMvideocam

Siobhan Haughey not yet ‘fully committed’ to competing at Olympic Games in 2028

8 Sep 2024 - 4:37PM

Opinion | Controversies aside, Paris Olympics showcases triumph over adversity

23 Aug 2024 - 1:34PMvideocam

Hong Kong’s conquering Olympic heroes take victory lap around city

Vivian Kong and Siobhan Haughey among dozen athletes who tour city in open-top buses and attend reception at Government House

21 Aug 2024 - 11:43PMvideocam

Olympic athletes wave to residents during their tour of the city on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong’s Olympic heroes return to triumphant welcome

21 Aug 2024 - 4:28PM

Cheers and acclaim as Hong Kong Olympic heroes welcomed home – as it happened

Public does not allow poor weather to rain on their parade as they cheer Olympic athletes on bus-ride ovation from Sha Tin to Tamar Park.

22 Aug 2024 - 1:13AMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Olympians to meet public on Wednesday in star-studded street parade

Athletes, coaches and staff to travel from Sha Tin to Tamar in open-top buses, will meet fans and city leader John Lee in homecoming extravaganza.

19 Aug 2024 - 11:20PM

Members of the Hong Kong delegation wave to fans at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

‘Cash in on Hong Kong athletes’ star power to help develop sports sector’

Hong Kong Sports Institute’s chief executive also says government subsidies for athletes should not be seen as salaries, amid livelihood concerns.

17 Aug 2024 - 9:50PMvideocam

Being Chinese | Could Olympic-inspired Hong Kong dare to fail?

For Hong Kong youth who want to take an unconventional path in life, the bar for parental approval is set too high.

19 Aug 2024 - 10:08AMvideocam

Beijing congratulates Hong Kong Olympians for upholding ‘Lion Rock Spirit’ in Paris

Siobhan Haughey, Vivian Kong and Cheung Ka-long ‘vividly interpreted Lion Rock spirit’ and showed how young generation works hard to pursue dreams, Beijing says.

12 Aug 2024 - 6:56PM

Olympic gold medalist Cheung Ka-long holds his gold medal upon his return to Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong’s Olympic success ‘shows government investment, policies on right path’

Sports chief Kevin Yeung also calls on business community to consider hiring retired athletes due to their ability to face adversity.

10 Aug 2024 - 9:42PMvideocam

Sports chief Kevin Yeung (left) welcomes Team Hong Kong at the airport, including Olympic gold medallist Vivian Kong. Photo: Elson Li

Analysis | Doping, double standards and how TUEs muddy the waters of China row with the US

The accusations flung at China’s swimmers in Paris form part of a larger row between the world’s two superpowers.

8 Aug 2024 - 5:26AMvideocam

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Opinion | Hong Kong must start work now on grooming our next Olympic champions

Hong Kong can be rightly proud of the city’s success at the Paris Games, and this is the time to map a blueprint to ensure new talent is identified and fully supported.

7 Aug 2024 - 7:46AMvideocam

Olympic star Siobhan Haughey: representing Hong Kong in Paris a ‘huge honour’

City’s most decorated Olympian says she focuses on process over results, but unsure if she will take part in next Games.

7 Aug 2024 - 12:00AMvideocam

Olympic swimming star Siobhan Haughey holds up her medals as she arrives in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li

Sleep, short break on agenda for Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey – as it happened

Double bronze winner Siobhan Haughey is the only Hong Kong swimmer to win medals in 100m and 200m events at two Olympic Games.

6 Aug 2024 - 12:36PMvideocam

Hong Kong swimming queen Siobhan Haughey displays her medals. Photo: Elson Li

Opinion | Hong Kong Olympians show Lion Rock spirit resides in people, never slogans

The tenacity and grace under pressure shown by the city’s medal-winners can show the way as Hong Kong faces its own challenges.

5 Aug 2024 - 11:18AMvideocam

Paris Olympics: Zheng tennis gold, Alfred wins women’s 100m – as it happened

Zheng Qinwen takes China’s first singles tennis gold, Chen Meng repeats table tennis glory, Sha’Carri Richardson beaten into silver in 100m.

4 Aug 2024 - 8:01AM

Siobhan Haughey ‘not happy’ with Hong Kong swim chief’s medal comments – coach

Hong Kong swimming chief Ronnie Wong called Haughey’s bronze in 100m freestyle ‘a bit regretful’, and coach Tom Rushton says remarks ‘disappointing’.

3 Aug 2024 - 10:13AMvideocam

Siobhan Haughey proudly displays her Olympic bronze medals for the women’s 100m and 200m freestyle at the Champions Park. Photo: Xinhua

Celebrations in works for Hong Kong Olympics team at leader’s official residence

Chief Executive John Lee praises the athletes for their ‘attitude and sportsmanship on the world stage’.

5 Aug 2024 - 2:51PM

Hong Kong’s Cathay offers Olympic medallists business class bonus or mega miles

Carrier adds to haul of perks for Cheung Ka-long, Vivian Kong and Siobhan Haughey, with medal winners from Olympics and Paralympics eligible.

5 Aug 2024 - 2:55PM

Editorial | Our Olympic heroes inspire Hong Kong’s young to chase their dreams

City’s four-time medallist Siobhan Haughey is just the latest example of the power of sports to motivate the next generation to reach their full potential.

2 Aug 2024 - 6:29AM

Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey celebrates on the podium after taking the 200m freestyle bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games. Photo: Reuters

Sjostrom tells Haughey to go for 2028 Games ‘as long as she loves working hard’

Hong Kong’s double Olympic bronze medallist in Paris says she hasn’t made up her mind on what future holds.

2 Aug 2024 - 6:00AM

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey at the Champions Park at Trocadero in Paris. Photo: AFP

Siobhan Haughey makes history with bronze win in Paris

1 Aug 2024 - 6:31PM

Hong Kong fury after local swim chief calls Haughey’s Olympic bronze ‘a regret’

Swimming Association chief Ronnie Wong has come under attack for comments made over results in 100m freestyle

4 Aug 2024 - 9:48PMvideocam

Paris Olympics day 6: Zhang takes bronze, sixth gold for Biles – as it happened

Canada’s Summer McIntosh takes gold, with American Regan Smith second and China’s Zhang Yufei third.

2 Aug 2024 - 6:47AM

Zhang Yufei will defend her 200m butterfly title at La Defense Arena later. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong gold medallist Vivian Kong gets heroine’s welcome upon arrival from Paris

The Olympic star waved and blew kisses at dozens of people who welcomed her with cheers and called her an inspiration.

5 Aug 2024 - 2:59PMvideocam

Olympic gold medalist Vivian Kong arrives in Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li

Profile | Paris Olympics: who is Siobhan Haughey? From reluctant swimmer to medal machine

A fourth Olympic medal in Paris adds to a collection including world gold – not bad for a child who used to cry when taken to the pool.

5 Aug 2024 - 11:35AMvideocam

Hong Kong queen Siobhan Haughey ‘still happy’ as she extends medal record in Paris

Swimmer denied gold but can console herself with fourth medal overall – more than any other Hong Kong Olympian.

1 Aug 2024 - 6:57PMvideocam

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Siobhan Haughey (何詩蓓)

Siobhan Haughey is Hong Kong's most successful swimmer, and the first from the city to win an Olympic medal in the pool. She won two silver medals, in the women's 100m and 200m freestyle events at the Tokyo Games. A world-record holder in the 200m, she won two golds at the Short Course World Championships in 2021. At the 2024 Paris Games, she extended her record as Hong Kong’s most decorated Olympian, winning two more bronze medals.

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23 August, 2024