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Woon Sui Kut

1929 – 2013

Singaporean sports official

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About Woon Sui Kut

Lived 1929 – 2013 (aged 84). Woon Sui Kut was a Singaporean athlete.

Woon Sui Kut was one of Singapore's longest-serving veteran swimming officials and a known figure in the international sporting arena. He was formerly a teacher at Victoria School.

Woon had officiated in numerous swimming events, including 10 Olympic swimming events in his lifetime. Woon served as the Secretary-General of the Singapore Swimming Association from 1964 - 1999, and as Vice-President of the Asian Swimming Federation (AASF), and a member of the international swimming body, Fédération Internationale de Natation[ (FINA). He was also known in the local swimming fraternity as "the Father of Swimming, Technical Officiating, Life Saving, Diving and Water Polo"

He was removed as an official from the 2004 Summer Olympics after signing off on a judge's report that failed to provide a reason for the disqualification of Aaron Peirsol in the 200 metre backstroke final.

Woon died at Changi General Hospital on 21 December 2013, at 4.34pm. He had died from complications after a fall at home a day before, and four days after returning from his officiating work at the 2013 Southeast Asian Games in Myanmar.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Woon Sui Kut?

Singaporean sports official

When was Woon Sui Kut born?

Woon Sui Kut was born on 31 May 1929.

When did Woon Sui Kut die?

Woon Sui Kut died on 21 December 2013.

What was Woon Sui Kut's occupation?

Woon Sui Kut was an athlete.

What nationality was Woon Sui Kut?

Woon Sui Kut was Singaporean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Woon Sui Kut

· Wikidata: Q15993674

· DBpedia: Woon Sui Kut

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