Hong Kong Olympian Alex Fong Lik-sun will lead fellow St Joseph’s College alumni in 45-kilometre relay swim around Hong Kong Island in November.
The former national team star-turned-entertainer, who successfully completed and set a record for his charity Island circumnavigation swim in 2019, will be part of the school’s “Green and White Swimathon 2024” slated for November 13, subject to government approval.
“My passion for swimming has been completely refreshed after the round-the-island swim from two years ago”, said Sydney 2000 Olympic Games competitor Fong at the Swimathon’s kick-off ceremony on Sunday, adding that he trains five times a week.
“Speaking truthfully, I didn’t swim in the sea at all before 2019. It’s not really my style. But after [the 2019 swim], I’ve become less afraid.”