Fenella Ng Gar-loc is beginning to fulfil her potential as a world-class rower.
Her top-12 placing at the weekend's World Cup Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland, highlighted the progress she has made since switching from swimming three years ago.
The Hong Kong Sports Institute athlete's next goal is at September's World Championships in France, where a top-six place in the lightweight division is a realistic prospect.
After she took a silver medal in the singles sculls at May's East Asian Games in Pusan, national coach Chris Perry said Ng had the ability to become a world star.
Hong Kong Rowing Association president Bob Wilson believes she has reached that stage already.
'I think she is a world-class rower by virtue of her performances,' said Wilson. 'Unfortunately, she had an accident which prevented her finishing higher in Lucerne.
'I'm sure she will be looking for a top-six finish in the World Championships.' Her performance in Lucerne was the best by a Hong Kong athlete, but was marred by the accident with only 500 metres left in the race.