Chung Kum Weng

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameChung•Kum Weng
Used nameChung•Kum Weng
Name orderOriental
Born15 May 1934 in Ipoh, Perak (MAS)
Measurements167 cm / 59-60 kg
NOC Malaya Malaysia
Nationality Singapore

Biography

Chung Kum Weng had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Featherweight class (743.5 pounds), 2nd in the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games Featherweight class (675 pounds). In the 1970 British Commonwealth Games featherweight class he finished fourth (332.5 kg). In the 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games he competed for Malaya, but in 1966 and 1970 he represented Wales.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal Nationality As
1960 Summer Olympics Weightlifting MAL Chung Kum Weng
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 11
1964 Summer Olympics Weightlifting MAS SGP Chung Kum Weng
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) 10

Special Notes