Jason Ng (triathlete)
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  Hong Kong
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| Women's triathlon | ||
| Asian Games | ||
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2022 Hangzhou | Mixed relay |
Jason Tai Long Ng (born 2000) is a triathlete from Hong Kong.[1]
Early life
[edit]He attended Yew Chung International School and was a keen footballer in his youth. He came to triathlon via cross country running.[2]
Career
[edit]He was an Asian Games bronze medallist in 2022 in the team relay.[3] At the Asia Triathlon Championships 2022 held in Kazakhstan, he was part of the Hong Kong triathlon team that won silver.[4]
He won team gold at Asian U23 Championships in 2023.[5] He won silver at the 2023 Asian Sprint Championships.[6]
In February 2024, Ng was involved in a near road traffic accident, struck by a bus whilst out training on his bike near Ma Mei Ha in Fanling, Hong Kong.[7] In May 2024, he qualified to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[8]
Personal life
[edit]He studied engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jason Tai Long Ng". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Jason Ng, one of HK's top teen triathletes who could "barely" swim three years ago, gets real about sacrifices and his career goals". scmp. 6 May 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Bronze for HK mixed triathlon team at Asian Games". news.rthk. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong Triathlon Team Captures Silver at Asian Championships". hksi.org. 18 September 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong triathletes claim team gold at Asian U23 Championships, while Robin Elg win's men's individual race". scmp. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong triathlete Ng wants to 'put on Olympic show', targeting Paris after stellar 2023 removes performance burden". scmp. 25 December 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng survives brush with death after bus hit-and-run on pre-World Cup training ride". scmp. Retrieved 15 July 2024.
- ^ "Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng wins race to qualify for Games, teammate gets hypothermia". scmp. 25 May 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ^ "Engineering an 'Ironman': How Triathlete Jason Ng Pushes His Boundaries". hkust. July 14, 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2024.