Chan Chi-fung (right) and Chiu Hin-chun win gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea. Chan has added an indoor rowing record to his accolades. Photos: Handout Chan Chi-fung (right) and Chiu Hin-chun win gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea. Chan has added an indoor rowing record to his accolades. Photos: Handout
Chan Chi-fung (right) and Chiu Hin-chun win gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea. Chan has added an indoor rowing record to his accolades. Photos: Handout
Outdoor /  Extreme Sports

Hongkonger sets indoor rowing world record hours after finishing a 20km water session

  • Chan Chi-fung rows for 20km in the morning and then sets the world record on a rowing machine in the afternoon, without even realising it
  • He now holds the lightweight men, 19-to-29 years old, Concept2 Indoor Rower with slides record

Topic |   Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Mark Agnew
Mark Agnew

Updated: 10:49pm, 31 Jul, 2020

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Chan Chi-fung (right) and Chiu Hin-chun win gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea. Chan has added an indoor rowing record to his accolades. Photos: Handout Chan Chi-fung (right) and Chiu Hin-chun win gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea. Chan has added an indoor rowing record to his accolades. Photos: Handout
Chan Chi-fung (right) and Chiu Hin-chun win gold at the Asian Championships in South Korea. Chan has added an indoor rowing record to his accolades. Photos: Handout
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