Yip Pin Xiu achieves 5th consecutive gold in para swimming backstroke, securing Singapore's first gold medal
SMU alumna and Paralympian Yip Pin Xiu clinched the gold in the S2 100m backstroke at the Paralympic Games in Paris, further cementing her status as one of Singapore's most successful athletes.
Yip still gets a 'kick' for 5th games
Team Singapore’s athletes kick off their campaign at the Paralympic Games in Paris on 28 Aug. SMU alumna and swimmer Ms Yip Pin Xiu who is among the 10-member contingent at the Paralympic Games shared about the defining moment in her illustrious career.
Young woman becomes family coach, helps underprivileged families improve their lives
SMU alumna Wang Yunqing, who graduated from SMU with a degree in psychology, began volunteering at a children's home during her secondary school years.
Eat like an Olympian
SMU alumna and five-time Paralympic champion Yip Pin Xiu, is a fan of eggs. She makes sure to eat about 90g of protein a day, along with enough carbs to give her body sufficient energy.
Facing setbacks with the right mindset: Shanti’s injuries are now healed and she is looking forward to her two races
SMU alumna and sprint queen Shanti Pereira will compete in the 100m and 200m at the Paris Olympics. Shanti became a local sports icon after her 2015 SEA Games success, but later faced setbacks due to injuries and personnel changes.
