About Chan Kam Hong
Born 1946. Chan Kam Hong is a swimmer.
Chan Kam Hong (; born 29 July 1946) is a Hong Kong former swimmer. He competed in the men's 200 metre backstroke at the 1964 Summer Olympics. During his swimming career, Chan set multiple Hong Kong swimming records in backstroke. He retired from competitive swimming in 1968.
Career Chan attended New Method College. He competed on behalf of his school at the 1961 swimming gala put on by the Hongkong Schools Sports Association at Victoria Park Pool. In the "B" grade boys division, he placed first in both the 50 metres backstroke and 100 metres backstroke events. In 1963, at the 16th annual Chinese Swimming Competition , Chan set the Hong Kong record in the 200 metre backstroke with a time of 2 minutes and 47 seconds.
When he competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Japan, Chan was a member of the Fortuna Swimming Club and was coached by the Olympic swimmer Wan Shiu Ming. At the time of the Olympics, he had swum the 200 metre backstroke in 2 minutes and 52.2 seconds and was the Hong Kong recordholder in the event. He competed in the fourth heat of the men's 200 metre backstroke and placed in the seventh and last place with a time of 2 minutes and 46.0 seconds.
During the 1966 Chinese Amateur Swimming Championships at the Victoria Park Pool, Chan swam 2 minutes and 46.0 seconds, winning the 200 metre backstroke and setting a Hong Kong record. The time was 0.1 seconds below the required time to qualify for the event at the 1966 Asian Games. He competed at the 1967 Colony Swimming Championships at the Victoria Park Pool. Chan set a Hong Kong record in the 200 metre backstroke with a time of 2 minutes and 45.5 seconds. At the time, he was working as a bank teller.
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Who is Chan Kam Hong?
Hong Kong swimmer
When was Chan Kam Hong born?
Chan Kam Hong was born on 29 July 1946.
What is Chan Kam Hong's occupation?
Chan Kam Hong is a swimmer.
What nationality is Chan Kam Hong?
Chan Kam Hong's recorded nationality: British Hong Kong.
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