# Roy Chan

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**Roy Chan Kum Wah** (born 28 November 1955) is a Singaporean former swimmer and skin doctor. He competed at the [1972 Summer Olympics](/source/1972_Summer_Olympics) in the 100 m and 200 m butterfly and 200 m medley events, but failed to reach the finals.[1] He was part of the 4×200 m relay team that won a bronze medal at the [1970 Asian Games](/source/1970_Asian_Games).[2]

## Education

Chan attended the [Anglo-Chinese School](/source/Anglo-Chinese_School). He was awarded the [President's Scholarship](/source/President's_Scholarship) in 1974 and went on to study at the [University of Singapore](/source/National_University_of_Singapore).[3][4][5]

## Swimming career

Chan and his siblings were coached by their father, [Chan Ah Kow](/source/Chan_Ah_Kow).

Chan won the bronze medal at the 4 × 200 m freestyle relay at the [1970 Asian Games](/source/1970_Asian_Games).

At the [1971 Southeast Asian Peninsular Games](/source/1971_Southeast_Asian_Peninsular_Games), Chan won three gold medals at the 100 m butterfly, 200 m butterfly and 400 m individual medley.[6]

On 27 April 1973, Chan broke the national record for 400 m individual medley during an international meet between Indonesia and Singapore.[6]

Chan competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics.[7]

## Medical career

In 1988, Chan joined the [National Skin Centre](/source/National_Healthcare_Group#National_Skin_Centre) as a skin doctor.[8] He also founded a charity [Action for Aids](/source/Action_for_Aids) in the same year.[8]

In 2016, Chan was awarded the National Outstanding Clinician Award, part of the National Medical Excellence Awards given out by the [Ministry of Health](/source/Ministry_of_Health_(Singapore)).[8]

## Personal life

Chan's siblings were also national swimmers for Singapore, [Patricia Chan](/source/Patricia_Chan), Alex Chan Meng Wah and [Bernard Chan Cheng Wah](/source/Bernard_Chan_(swimmer))[9][10] His other brother [Mark Chan](/source/Mark_Chan) is a composer,[11][12] whereas his other sister [Victoria Chan-Palay](/source/Victoria_Chan-Palay) became a prominent neuroscientist in the United States and Switzerland.[13]

Chan's niece [Marina Chan](/source/Marina_Chan) is also an national swimmer for Singapore.[14]

## References

1. ["Roy Chan"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200418064549/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ch/roy-chan-1.html). Archived from [the original](https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ch/roy-chan-1.html) on 2020-04-18.

1. ["Asian Games Winners"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100412074517/http://www.singaporeolympics.com/files/Asian-Games-Winners3.pdf). Singapore National Olympic Council. 2002. Archived from [the original](http://www.singaporeolympics.com/files/Asian-Games-Winners3.pdf) on 12 April 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-03.

1. ["Swimmer Roy also shines in studies"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19720313-1.2.35). *The Straits Times*. 1972-03-13. Retrieved 2012-11-03.

1. ["Scholar Roy may give up swimming"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/newnation19740606-1.2.21.7) (in en-SG). *eresources.nlb.gov.sg*. 6 June 1974. p. 2. Retrieved 2022-08-05.

1. ["Roy to unveil plaque at Ocean Building"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19740717-1.2.45). *The Straits Times*. 1974-07-17. Retrieved 2012-11-03.

1. ["I am keeping my reserves for Seap: Roy"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19730505-1.2.137) (in en-SG). *eresources.nlb.gov.sg*. 5 May 1973. p. 30. Retrieved 2022-08-05.

1. ["S'PORE OFF TO LEARN"](https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19720819-1.2.136.3) (in en-SG). *eresources.nlb.gov.sg*. 19 August 1972. p. 29. Retrieved 2022-08-05.

1. Tan, Audrey & Boh, Samantha (18 August 2016). "Ex-swim star wins healthcare award". *[The Straits Times](/source/The_Straits_Times)*. p. B7.

1. ["Swim star weds"](http://newspapers.nl.sg/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19780804-1.2.162.3.aspx). *The Straits Times*. 1978-08-04. Retrieved 2012-11-03.

1. ["Host Nations and Representatives for the Asian Games"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120106045954/http://www.sportsmuseum.com.sg/olympism/asian_games/locations.html). Sports Museum of Singapore. Archived from [the original](http://www.sportsmuseum.com.sg/olympism/asian_games/locations.html) on 6 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-03.

1. ["Little night music with Pat Chan"](http://www.fridae.asia/newsfeatures/2004/03/22/30.little-night-music-with-pat-chan-march-26). *Fridae Asia*. 2004-03-22. Retrieved 2012-11-03.

1. ["陈国华"](http://finance.cctv.com/special/C19252/20070905/102411.shtml). *[China Central Television](/source/China_Central_Television)*. 2007-09-05. Retrieved 2012-11-03.

1. Govindram, Ranee (1975-06-15). ["Ex-swim star gets rare varsity honour; Harvard award for Dr. Chan's daughter Vicky"](http://newspapers.nl.sg/Digitised/Article/straitstimes19750615-1.2.6.aspx). *The Straits Times*. Retrieved 2012-11-01.

1. Toh Ting Wei (11 June 2014). ["Marina keeps Chan name flying"](http://news.asiaone.com/news/sports/marina-keeps-chan-name-flying). *[The Straits Times](/source/The_Straits_Times)*. [Singapore](/source/Singapore): [Singapore Press Holdings](/source/Singapore_Press_Holdings). Retrieved 15 September 2014. – via [AsiaOne](/source/AsiaOne)

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