Tan Eng Yoon
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| Born | 9 January 1928 |
| Died | 30 January 2010 (aged 82) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sprinting |
| Event | 100 metres |
Tan Eng Yoon (9 January 1928 – 30 January 2010) was a Singaporean sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1] In the triple jump event at the 1959 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games, he set a Singaporean record that lasted for 32 years.[2] He later became the coach of the national team, and was the first President of the Singapore Olympians Association.[2]
Tan died on 30 January 2010 after being hit by a motorist.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Tan Eng Yoon Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Tan Eng Yoon". Olympedia. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- ^ "A life well lived". www.asiaone.com. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
- ^ "Singapore sports legend dies". www.asiaone.com. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
External links
[edit]- Tan Eng Yoon at Olympedia
- Tan Eng Yoon at the Commonwealth Games Federation (archived)
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