Tokyo Olympics: cyclist Sarah Lee inspired by Cheung Ka-long’s gold as she aims for more Hong Kong glory in sprint and keirin
- Coach Shen Jinkang says the 2012 London bronze medallist has enjoyed some of the best training ever ahead of their departure for Tokyo on Tuesday
- Lee says she dared not watch fencer Cheung Ka-long’s final live on Monday evening because she did not want to become too excited before leaving for Japan
Lee was among the millions of Hongkongers celebrating on Monday night when Cheung became the city’s second Olympic gold medallist after winning the men’s foil title. The 34-year-old Lee was heading to Tokyo with teammate Jessica Lee Hoi-yan and coach Shen Jinkang, while the three madison riders – Leung Bo-yee, Pang Yao and Yang Qianyu –will be leaving on Thursday.
“I am very happy to see more Hong Kong athletes coming through the ranks to achieve good results,” said Lee, the last Hong Kong athlete before Cheung to capture an Olympic medal at the 2012 London Games.
“All of us have been working very hard and it doesn’t matter who can win a medal in the end. But, of course, I would prefer if I am one of them to stand on the medal podium.”
The world-class track cyclist said she did not dare watch Cheung’s final because she did not want to become too “excited” before her departure. “As long as he was in the final, which means Hong Kong could at least win a medal, I stopped watching it to stay calm. In fact, I only watched the final this morning to enjoy the golden moment.”