Pang Sheng Jun

Pang Sheng Jun (born 4 September 1992) is a Singaporean former national swimmer.

Early life and education Pang started swimming from the age of four upon doctor's recommendation due to his asthma. He began competitive swimming at six years old.

In 2014, he received an Outstanding Sports Achievement Award for swimming from the Singapore Sports School. He studied Sports Science and Management at the Nanyang Technological University.

Career At the 2009 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Laos, Pang finished fourth in the men's 200m and 400m individual medleys.

Pang participated at the 400m freestyle event, his only event, at the 2011 SEA Games. He finished fifth at the finals. Disappointed at his poor showing, Pang attempted suicide by attempting leaping off the highest floor of his apartment building at the Games Village but was held back by his teammate and friend, Russell Ong.

At the 2012 Southeast Asian Swimming Championships, he won the gold medal at the men's freestyle.