Welson Sim

Welson Sim Wee Sheng (born 29 March 1997) is a Malaysian professional swimmer. He was the first Malaysian male swimmer to qualify for the men's 400 metre freestyle event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3][4]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Sim.
Welson Sim
Personal information
Full nameWelson Sim Wee Sheng[1]
NationalityMalaysian
Born (1997-03-29) 29 March 1997
Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia[2]
Height1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)[2]
Weight70 kg (154 lb)[2]
Sport
SportSwimming
Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  Malaysia
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place2015 Singapore400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2017 Kuala Lumpur400 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place2017 Kuala Lumpur200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2013 Naypyidaw4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2013 Naypyidaw4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2015 Singapore4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2015 Singapore4×200 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2017 Kuala Lumpur4×100 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2019 Philippines400 m freestyle
Silver medal – second place2021 Hanoi4×200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2013 Naypyidaw1500 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2015 Singapore200 m freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2019 Philippines4×200 m freestyle
Welson Sim
Traditional Chinese沈威勝
Simplified Chinese沈威胜

Early and personal life

Sim was born in Kuching, Sarawak to Lee Ngiat Kim and Sim Ah Tee.[2][5] He started joining swimming classes at the age of 10 to overcome childhood asthma, and competed in Sarawak's President Cup a year later.[4][6] By the time he turned 12, he was in the Sarawak state swimming team.[7] Sim attended Batu Lintang National Secondary School, before transferring to Bukit Jalil Sports School during the mid-semester in Form Three.[8]

In March 2021, Sim involved in a motorcycle accident, resulting in a broken arm and had two pins inserted into his left arm.[9]

References
  1. "SEA Games: Swimmer Welson Sim sets new record". Fourth Official.com. 12 June 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  2. "Welson Sim". Eurosport. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  3. "Welson Sim". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  4. "Interview with Welson Sim, Malaysian National Swimmer". DSA Swim Team. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  5. "Mummy's boy Welson Sim gets his wish". Malay Mail. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  6. Wei Li Ng (18 March 2018). "The 10 Most Famous Malaysian Athletes". The Culture Trip. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  7. Tan Ming Wai (1 September 2014). "Welson, a swimmer in the fast lane to success". The Star Malaysia. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  8. Goh Pei Pei (15 June 2017). "Welson Sim's gold medal doesn't surprise his former school teachers". New Straits Times. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  9. Kng Zheng Guan (25 July 2017). "Not going well for Welson". New Straits Times. Retrieved 25 July 2021.


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