Modest champ breaks three records
TINA Chan Chi-yan was the star at the Jockey Club Government Secondary Technical School 30th swimming championships when she broke all three records at the meet and clinched the Grade A girls' championship.
The Fifth Former edged out her rivals to set records in the 100 m, 50 m breaststroke and 50 m freestyle. She also won a silver in the 21 m freestyle.
''I won because most of my competitors had graduated. Otherwise, I would have a poor chance to win. However, breaking records was out of my expectations and I'm pleased with the results,'' Tina said.
She took up lifesaving last summer which she said had strengthened her swimming skills.
The 17-year-old is also a water sports enthusiast; she likes windsurfing and canoeing.
However, the swimming meet will mark a temporary end for Tina's water activities as she has to prepare for the HKCEE.
On the other hand, Grade A boys' champion Wilson Pang Yuk-fai is already looking forward to next year's gala.