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In the world of dinghy sailing, Singaporean sailor Loh Kean Yew is a rising star. At the tender age of 23, he has already made history as the first Asian sailor to win a gold medal in the Optimist class at the World Sailing Championships.

Loh's journey to the top of the podium began at the age of 10, when he first stepped into a dinghy. He quickly took to the sport, and within a few years, he was competing in national and international regattas.

Golden Lily: Asia s First Dinghy Sailing Gold Medallist (Making Waves 1)

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Loh's talent and dedication were evident from the start. He won his first national championship at the age of 14, and he went on to represent Singapore at the Youth Olympic Games in 2014 and the Asian Games in 2018.

In 2019, Loh made history by winning the gold medal in the Optimist class at the World Sailing Championships. He became the first Asian sailor to ever win a gold medal in this prestigious event.

Loh's victory was a major milestone for Singaporean sailing. It showed that Singaporean sailors could compete with the best in the world. It also inspired a new generation of young sailors in Singapore to take up the sport.

Loh is now one of the top sailors in the world. He is ranked number one in the Optimist class, and he is also a member of the Singapore national sailing team.

Loh is a role model for young sailors in Singapore and around the world. He shows that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. He is an inspiration to all who dream of achieving great things in life.

Loh's Sailing Career

Started sailing at the age of 10
Won his first national championship at the age of 14
Represented Singapore at the Youth Olympic Games in 2014
Represented Singapore at the Asian Games in 2018
Won the gold medal in the Optimist class at the World Sailing Championships in 2019
Ranked number one in the Optimist class
Member of the Singapore national sailing team

Loh's Goals for the Future

To win a gold medal at the Olympic Games
To become a world champion in the Laser class
To inspire a new generation of young sailors in Singapore

Loh's Advice for Young Sailors

Work hard
Be dedicated
Never give up on your dreams
Anything is possible if you set your mind to it

Loh Kean Yew is a rising star in the world of dinghy sailing. He has already made history as the first Asian sailor to win a gold medal in the Optimist class at the World Sailing Championships. Loh is an inspiration to all who dream of achieving great things in life.

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