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Our Singaporean sports women
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SINGAPORE - Equestrian rider Laurentia Tan created Singapore sporting history early yesterday morning when she became the most bemedalled Singapore Paralympian since the Republic's 1988 debut at the quadrennial Games.
The 33-year-old won a bronze in her Grade 1A Individual Championship Dressage Test at London's Greenwich Park with a score of 73.650 to bag the third Paralympics medal of her competitive career.
Tan, 33, had also won bronze in the same event as well as another bronze in the Grade 1A Individual Freestyle test at the 2008 Beijing Games, an achievement which led to her receiving the Public Service Medal that same year.
Yesterday's bronze also marked Singapore's first Paralympics medal at this year's London Games.
Britain's Sophie Christiansen won the gold (82.750) and Ireland's Helen Kearney the silver (76.700). Tan's team-mate Gemma Foo finished 13th with a score of 65.050.
With her latest feat, Tan, who suffers from profound deafness and cerebral palsy, edged ahead of compatriot Yip Pin Xiu in the overall medals tally, beating Yip's total of two medal from the 2008 Beijing Games - a gold in the women's 50m (S3 category) backstroke and a silver in the 50m freestyle.
Yip, however, was in contention for her third medal earlier this morning in the 100m freestyle final.
She had finished second in Heat 1, qualifying for the final with a time of 2min 09.74sec, behind China's Xia Jiangbo who clocked a world record time of 1:49.01. Yip's time was the fourth fastest among all the other contestants in the other heats.
Monique Heah, team manager for the equestrian riders, said of Tan's achievement: "The competition standard is higher and much tougher compared to the last Paralympic Games, but both horse and rider performed very well to clinch the bronze medal."
Tan was glad that the ride with her horse Ruben James 2 went well and thanked her team-mates Maximillian Tan and Gemma.
"I'm happy that I got the medal as the competition standard is higher and harder this time," said the London-based athlete, who has a degree in hospitality management and tourism.
"I'm really happy and it hasn't quite sunk in yet. I have worked hard and I am grateful to the team and all the members for all the help and support provided."
Tan's achievement was also lauded by Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing, who expressed his delight on his Facebook page: "Congrats to Laurentia for your hard work," he wrote.
"Thank you also to the entire team of support staff, volunteers and supporters who made this possible.
"Thank you for flying the SG flag high."
Tan and team-mate Gemma will next compete in the Individual Freestyle Test tonight at 11pm, Singapore time.
The 33-year-old won a bronze in her Grade 1A Individual Championship Dressage Test at London's Greenwich Park with a score of 73.650 to bag the third Paralympics medal of her competitive career.
Tan, 33, had also won bronze in the same event as well as another bronze in the Grade 1A Individual Freestyle test at the 2008 Beijing Games, an achievement which led to her receiving the Public Service Medal that same year.
Yesterday's bronze also marked Singapore's first Paralympics medal at this year's London Games.
Britain's Sophie Christiansen won the gold (82.750) and Ireland's Helen Kearney the silver (76.700). Tan's team-mate Gemma Foo finished 13th with a score of 65.050.
With her latest feat, Tan, who suffers from profound deafness and cerebral palsy, edged ahead of compatriot Yip Pin Xiu in the overall medals tally, beating Yip's total of two medal from the 2008 Beijing Games - a gold in the women's 50m (S3 category) backstroke and a silver in the 50m freestyle.
Yip, however, was in contention for her third medal earlier this morning in the 100m freestyle final.
She had finished second in Heat 1, qualifying for the final with a time of 2min 09.74sec, behind China's Xia Jiangbo who clocked a world record time of 1:49.01. Yip's time was the fourth fastest among all the other contestants in the other heats.
Monique Heah, team manager for the equestrian riders, said of Tan's achievement: "The competition standard is higher and much tougher compared to the last Paralympic Games, but both horse and rider performed very well to clinch the bronze medal."
Tan was glad that the ride with her horse Ruben James 2 went well and thanked her team-mates Maximillian Tan and Gemma.
"I'm happy that I got the medal as the competition standard is higher and harder this time," said the London-based athlete, who has a degree in hospitality management and tourism.
"I'm really happy and it hasn't quite sunk in yet. I have worked hard and I am grateful to the team and all the members for all the help and support provided."
Tan's achievement was also lauded by Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing, who expressed his delight on his Facebook page: "Congrats to Laurentia for your hard work," he wrote.
"Thank you also to the entire team of support staff, volunteers and supporters who made this possible.
"Thank you for flying the SG flag high."
Tan and team-mate Gemma will next compete in the Individual Freestyle Test tonight at 11pm, Singapore time.
Sophie Christiansen of Great Britain (L) with Helen Kearney of Ireland (C) and Laurentia Tan of Singapore during the Dressage Individual Championship Test Grade Ia on day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Greenwich Park on September 2, 2012 in London, England.
When Laurentia Tan was born, doctors diagnosed her with cerebral palsy and profound deafness, and told her parents that she would never be able to walk. But fast forward 33 years, and not only can this equestrienne walk and drive, but has also clinched three bronze medals for Singapore in the Paralympics as well — two in the 2008 and one in 2012.
Despite her unstable muscle movements and her inability to hear, this winner of the Her World Young Woman Achiever award in 2008 and her horse Ruben James 2, finished with a score of 73.650 in the Dressage Individual Championship Test - Grade 1a, earning her a bronze medal — the first for Singapore at this year’s games.
Tan is allowed to have someone with her to indicate when the music starts and when she can begin. Despite this obstacle, she has wowed experts with her impressive precision and control.
Sophie Christiansen of Great Britain took home the gold with a score of 82.750, while Helen Kearney of Ireland took silver with a score of 76.700.
the honours go to pap
without pap
she would not HAVE the chance
to participate in this game
WELL DONE ..... PAP
proven track records
vote for kimsies-in-pink
dun break their achievements
..just think of a coupLe where the woman straddLes on top of him..when both cummed together that's where both
the rider & horse have done their art to perfection..
Respect!!! Well done Miss Tan
..just think of a coupLe where the woman straddLes on top of him..when both cummed together that's where both
the rider & horse have done their art to perfection..
brudder don't be lidat lah. a bit respect for skill,music, co-ordiantion,sportsmanship and training. this is a paralympic sports at least give some respect lah. ok boh?
There is nothing to celebrate about being disabled,,,
Sorry bro.My bad..
Why No Horseback Archery As A Competing Event ?
Men and mahines, men and animals, and what about horseback archery ?
Men and mahines, men and animals, and what about horseback archery ?
Laurentia Tan has won a silver medal to add to her bronze.
http://www.straitstimes.com/breakin...n-rider-laurentia-tan-wins-2nd-medal-20120905
http://www.straitstimes.com/breakin...n-rider-laurentia-tan-wins-2nd-medal-20120905
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it's not a privilege to suffer some form of disadvantage....hey don't say until like this okay. credit should be given to Laurentia and her mother who supported her all the way.....got read her story or not? she is an inspiration to all singaporeans, rich or poor, peasants or elites. she is now an icon!!! don't let your disadvantage weigh you down. you can achieve world class status if you only dare to try!!! well done Laurentia. so proud of you!!!!
I doubt very much if you know the family so dont act big
