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CE congratulates swim hero Haughey on record-breaking Olympic win

Siobhan BernadetteHaughey, 23, finished second with 1:53.92 to claim a silver medal in the women's 1500m freestyle, the second medal for Hong Kong, China in the Tokyo Olympics. (AFP)

Carrie Lam, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Wednesday (July 28) sent a congratulatory message to swimmer Siobhan Bernadette Haughey for winning a silver medal for Hong Kong, China in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.

Haughey, 23, finished second with 1:53.92 to claim a silver medal in the women's 1500m freestyle, the second medal for Hong Kong, China in the Tokyo Olympics after foil fencer Cheung Ka-long won the gold.

"It's the first Olympic medal for Hong Kong, China in swimming. With fighting spirit, Haughey won glories for Hong Kong, China. I feel proud together with our citizens," Lam said.

"It is a delight to see we have made breakthroughs in fencing and swimming, winning one gold and one silver so far. I believe with the supports of our citizens, the athletes will make all efforts in other sports for better achievements," she added.

(Source: Xinhua)

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