| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 September 2002 Hong Kong |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Hong Kong |
| Sport | Swimming |
| Event | Marathon swimming |
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He competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics and finished 22nd in the men's 10 kilometer race. [1]
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