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SCST congratulates Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on winning seven gold medals
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     The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Kevin Yeung, today (November 6) congratulated Hong Kong swimming athlete Siobhan Bernadette Haughey on her remarkable performances in the FINA Swimming World Cup 2022, in which she won seven gold medals in three legs.
 
     Siobhan Bernadette Haughey won seven gold medals and a bronze medal in the Women's 100m, 200m and 400m Freestyle Swimming events in the Berlin leg in Germany, the Toronto leg in Canada and the Indianapolis leg in the United States respectively. She even reaped gold medals in the 100m and 200m Freestyle events in all three legs, claiming two "Triple Crown" titles.
 
     Mr Yeung said, "Siobhan Bernadette Haughey made a splash in all three legs of the World Cup, displaying her unparalleled strength and a master's demeanor by her outstanding achievements and glamour. She has told a good story in the international sports arena of how Hong Kong athletes strive for excellence. We are thrilled and so proud of her accomplishment. I also sincerely wish her success in the FINA World Swimming Championships to be held next month."
 
 
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