About Bernard Chan
Born 1946. Bernard Chan is a Malaysian swimmer.
Bernard Chan Cheng Wah (born 8 October 1946) is a retired swimmer and water polo player from Singapore. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics for Malaysia in the 200 m butterfly and 4×100 m medley relay events, but failed to reach the finals. 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 daughter Marina Chan is also an international swimmer.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bernard Chan?
Singaporean swimmer
When was Bernard Chan born?
Bernard Chan was born on 8 October 1946 in Singapore.
What is Bernard Chan's occupation?
Bernard Chan is a swimmer.
What nationality is Bernard Chan?
Bernard Chan is Malaysian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bernard Chan (swimmer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernard Chan. https://biography.guide/bernard-chan/
MLA: "Bernard Chan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernard-chan/.
Chicago: "Bernard Chan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bernard-chan/.
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