Singapores Olympic Medal Haul: A Comprehensive Guide
Singapore’s Olympic Medal Haul: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction
Singapore, a small island nation with a population of just over 5 million, has had a remarkable run at the Olympics, winning a total of 12 medals across various sports. In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at each of these medal-winning moments and highlight the athletes who made them possible.
Medal Table
Here’s a table summarizing Singapore’s Olympic medal haul:
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 Rome | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1964 Tokyo | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 Mexico City | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 Munich | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 Los Angeles | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 Seoul | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Atlanta | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Sydney | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Athens | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 Beijing | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 London | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 Rio de Janeiro | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Tokyo | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Gold Medals
Singapore has won a total of 3 gold medals at the Olympics. Here are the athletes who won them:
- Tan Howe Liang - Weightlifting (1960 Rome)
- Ang Peng Shong - Swimming (1984 Los Angeles)
- Yip Pin Xiu - Swimming (2008 Beijing)
Silver Medals
Singapore has won a total of 4 silver medals at the Olympics. Here are the athletes who won them:
- Tan Howe Liang - Weightlifting (1964 Tokyo)
- Chen Yueling - Table Tennis (1988 Seoul)
- Li Qiang - Table Tennis (1992 Barcelona)
- Feng Tianwei - Table Tennis (2008 Beijing)
Bronze Medals
Singapore has won a total of 5 bronze medals at the Olympics. Here are the athletes who won them:
- Tan Howe Liang - Weightlifting (1960 Rome)
- Lim Heem Wei - Swimming (1972 Munich)
- Chen Yueling - Table Tennis (1984 Los Angeles)
- Feng Tianwei - Table Tennis (2004 Athens)
- Yip Pin Xiu - Swimming (2012 London)
Conclusion
Singapore’s Olympic medal haul may not be the largest, but it is certainly impressive given the country’s small size and population. From weightlifting to swimming to table tennis, Singaporean athletes have consistently shown their prowess in a variety of sports. Here’s to many more years of Olympic success for this tiny but mighty nation!