About Poh Kimseng
Lived 1912 – 1980 (aged 67–68). Poh Kimseng was a Chinese sprinter.
Poh Kimseng (6 April 1912 – July 1980) was a Chinese sprinter. He lived in British Malaya, and competed at the 6th Republic of China National Games (中華民國全國運動會) in Shanghai in October 1935, where he won gold in the men's 200 metres. He went on to compete in the men's 100 metres at the 1936 Summer Olympics.
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Who was Poh Kimseng?
Chinese sprinter (1912-1980)
When was Poh Kimseng born?
Poh Kimseng was born on 6 April 1912 in Straits Settlements.
When did Poh Kimseng die?
Poh Kimseng died in 1980 in Singapore.
What was Poh Kimseng's occupation?
Poh Kimseng was a sprinter.
What nationality was Poh Kimseng?
Poh Kimseng was Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Poh Kimseng. https://biography.guide/poh-kimseng/
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