Edward Lee

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameEdward•Lee
Used nameEdward•Lee
Original name世僑•李
Other namesLi Shiqiao, 李世侨
Born1923 in Shizhen, Jinjiang, Fujian (CHN)
Died14 November 1988 in ? (PHI)
Measurements188 cm
AffiliationsPhilippine Overseas Chinese Team
NOC People's Republic of China

Biography

Edward Lee was the son of Filipino timber tycoon Li Qingquan who came from Shizhen village in the Fujian province. He was a player on the overseas Chinese “Qunsheng” basketball team and later joined the “Seven Tigers” team in Chinese Taipei. Lee represented Chinese Taipei at the 1948 London Olympics. Unfortunately, although considered a key player, he missed the first game due to illness. At the 1954 Asian Games in Manila, Lee won a silver medal with Chinese Taipei’s team and placed fifth at the 1954 World Basketball Championships. After retiring as a competitive player, he lived in the Philippines until his death.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1948 Summer Olympics Basketball (Basketball) CHN Edward Lee
Basketball, Men (Olympic) China 18

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