Now the hard work really starts for Hong Kong swimming star Siobhan Haughey after World University Games double
After reaching a world championship final and winning two gold medals at the World University Games, she turns her attention to achieving success at the next Olympics
Hong Kong starlet Siobhan Haughey made a triumphant return to Hong Kong late on Sunday night after winning two swimming gold medals at the World University Games in Taiwan, but she faces a lot of hard work to prepare for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Haughey has had a sensational summer, finishing fifth in the 200 metres freestyle at the world championships in Budapest, Hungary, followed by her golds in the 100m and 200m freestyle finals at the student games in Taipei.
The 19-year-old will spend a week with her family in Hong Kong before returning to the United States, where she will continue her studies and training at the University of Michigan.
Despite her success, she still does not consider herself to be a true world-class swimmer, but is confident she can reach that target over the next three years.
“There is still a gap between me and the true world-class swimmers,” she said. “The Tokyo Games is my long-term goal at this stage and I have already set a target, especially in the 200 metres freestyle.
