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Siobhan Haughey

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Siobhan Haughey

何詩蓓

Siobhan Haughey is Hong Kong's most successful swimmer, and the first from the city to win an Olympic medal in the pool. She won two silver medals, in the women's 100m and 200m freestyle events at the Tokyo Games. A world-record holder in the 200m, she won two golds at the Short Course World Championships in 2021. At the 2024 Paris Games, she extended her record as Hong Kong’s most decorated Olympian, winning two more bronze medals.

Born

1 Oct 1997

Industry

Sport

Job Title

Swimmer, Olympian

last updated:

7 October, 2024

Siobhan Haughey

(何詩蓓)

Haughey says training ‘smarter, not harder’ key to whether she continues racing

Hong Kong Olympian says she cannot maintain rigorous schedule she has for past several years.

Hong Kong world champ Haughey to consider future as coach dangles Olympic precedent

Siobhan Haughey claims fifth world title, breezes to victory in 200m freestyle

World Swimming 200m freestyle final: who are the threats to Hong Kong’s Haughey?

The defending champion has the fifth-fastest times in the heats and faces several tough opponents – but there are some cards in her favour.

Hong Kong relay team set city record in 4x50m mixed final at world championships

The mixed-relay foursome, including Olympic medallist Siobhan Haughey, finishes seven in final.

Haughey left trailing in trio’s wake, China’s Tang wins 100m breaststroke gold

Siobhan Haughey finishes fourth in 100m freestyle final, fails to medal in event at World Championships for first time in three years.

Haughey facing battle just to medal in 100m freestyle at world championships

Hongkonger Siobhan Haughey qualifies fifth fastest for final, as China’s Tang Qianting sets Asian record in women’s 100m breaststroke.

World Swimming Championships: Hong Kong’s Haughey bids for fifth world title

The 2021 short-course 100m freestyle world champion wins her heat, but faces a stiff challenge from Americans Kate Douglass, Gretchen Walsh.

US swimmers dominate while China fosters next generation at world championships

US athletes win four golds on opening day of competition, but 13-year-old Zhou Yanjun hints at bright future for Chinese programme.

World Aquatics Swimming Championships: Tam makes fine start with 2 Hong Kong records

The 2-time Olympian beat her personal best in the 50m butterfly to break a 10-year-old record before helping freestyle relay team set new mark.

Haughey backed to go faster than ever before, break own world record in Budapest

Siobhan Haughey leads a 15-strong Hong Kong team to the Swimming World Championships, with her sights set on making more history.

Hong Kong to send 15 to World Aquatics Swimming Championships; Chinese stars out

Siobhan Haughey will be out to win her fifth world title, while the Adams Chillingworth and Mak will be out to extend their ‘friendly rivalry’.

Exclusive | Olympic star Zheng, Hong Kong’s Haughey on strength, sacrifice, winning mentality

Zheng Qinwen and Siobhan Haughey open up on their journeys to the top, on first day of Post’s Family Business Summit.

Haughey says having pool named after her at SCAA not even on her ‘bucket list’

The sports club invited former coaches and members of her old swimming school to attend the naming ceremony in Causeway Bay.

SCAA to name its new outdoor water sports centre after Olympian Siobhan Haughey

The 4-time Olympic medallist and world champion learned to swim at its pool in Causeway Bay and competes for the SCAA in local competitions.

Haughey hails Hong Kong’s young swimmers, who are ‘catching up’ with big nations

Hong Kong sent 20 swimmers to three legs of the Swimming World Cup, and four under-20s have hit qualifying times for the world championships.

World Cup wins earned Olympic star Haughey US$60,000, but who is richest swimmer?

World Aquatics dished out a total of US$775,000 to the top three men and women over the course of the three-stop competition.

Douglass thwarts Haughey’s bid for 100m freestyle sweep at Swimming World Cup

The American’s win confirmed 1st spot for her in the overall rankings, with the Hongkonger third, while Leon Marchand was top male swimmer.

Chinese swim star Pan suggests combined relay team including Hong Kong’s finest

Swimmers from mainland and city have formed friendly bonds over the 3 legs of the World Cup – including Zhang Yufei and her ‘good friend’.

Haughey crowned 200m freestyle queen after winning World Cup race for third time

Siobhan Haughey completed a clean sweep of the event in Singapore, having already won in Shanghai and Incheon.

Panda-loving Haughey dons inflatable suit to celebrate birthday, gets surprise party

Hong Kong Olympian wows crowd at Swimming World Cup in Singapore by entering arena dressed up as her favourite animal.

Douglass smashes own 200m breaststroke world record, Haughey third in 50m freestyle

Swimming World Cup moves to Singapore for final leg, with American Douglass completing clean sweep of 200m breaststroke and 100m medley.

Haughey facing ‘major decision’ on future, to take months-long break from swimming

The quadruple Olympic medallist says she needs time away to consider whether she wants to compete at the LA Games in 2028.

Swimming star Siobhan Haughey talks balance to celebrate AIA Alta’s first anniversary

The Hong Kong athlete shares her wellness journey guided by AIA Alta, which marks one year of providing holistic wealth and health solutions.

Haughey wins again at World Aquatics World Cup, 4 Hong Kong swimmers make finals

Olympian, who is third in rankings, will head to final leg of series in Singapore chasing clean sweep of both 100m- and 200m-freestyle races.

Hong Kong swimmers battle mouldy hotel, transport chaos in South Korea World Cup

The substandard facilities led World Aquatics to move the 11 swimmers it invited – including Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey – to another hotel.

Haughey bags 400m silver, Douglass smashes 200m record at Swimming World Cup

Siobhan Haughey produces strong swim over unfamiliar distance, Kate Douglass blitz’s previous best, talented teen Li Sum-yiu sets city record.

Record-setting Haughey bags gold, bronze, ends Shanghai World Cup event on high

Siobhan Haughey sets new Hong Kong record to finish third in ‘fun’ 50m breaststroke event, dominates 100m freestyle just 10 minutes later.