Lionel Chee

Lionel Chee (born 4 August 1931) is a Singaporean water polo player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics.[1]

Lionel Chee
Personal information
NationalitySingaporean
Born (1931-08-04) 4 August 1931
Sport
SportWater polo
Medal record
Representing  Singapore
Asian Games
Swimming
1951 New Delhi4x100m freestyle relay
1951 New Delhi3x100m medley relay
1954 Manila4x200m freestyle relay
Water polo
1951 New DelhiMen's tournament
1958 TokyoMen's tournament
1962 JakartaMen's tournament

He was given the honour of carrying the national flag of Singapore at the opening ceremony of the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, becoming the eighth water polo player to be a flag bearer at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics.[2]

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lionel Chee". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  2. "Lionel Chee". olympedia.org. Olympedia. Retrieved 16 July 2020.


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