Jason Ng (triathlete) explained

Jason Ng Tai Long (born 12 February 2000) is a triathlete from Hong Kong.[1]

Early life

He attended Yew Chung International School and was a keen footballer in his youth. He came to triathlon via cross country running.[2]

Career

He was an Asian Games bronze medallist in 2022 in the team relay.[3] At the Asia Triathlon Championships 2022 held in Kazakhstan, he was part of the Hong Kong triathlon team that won silver.[4]

He won team gold at Asian U23 Championships in 2023.[5] He won silver at the 2023 Asian Sprint Championships.[6]

In February 2024, Ng was involved in a near road traffic accident, struck by a bus whilst out training on his bike near Ma Mei Ha in Fanling, Hong Kong.[7] In May 2024, he qualified to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[8]

Personal life

He is studying engineering at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jason Tai Long Ng. Triathlon.org. 3 June 2024.
  2. Web site: Jason Ng, one of HK’s top teen triathletes who could “barely” swim three years ago, gets real about sacrifices and his career goals. scmp. 15 July 2024. 6 May 2018.
  3. Web site: Bronze for HK mixed triathlon team at Asian Games. 2 October 2023. news.rthk. 15 July 2024.
  4. Web site: hksi.org. Hong Kong Triathlon Team Captures Silver at Asian Championships. 18 September 2022. 15 July 2024.
  5. Web site: Hong Kong triathletes claim team gold at Asian U23 Championships, while Robin Elg win’s men’s individual race. scmp. 15 July 2024.
  6. Web site: 25 December 2023. scmp. Hong Kong triathlete Ng wants to ‘put on Olympic show’, targeting Paris after stellar 2023 removes performance burden. 15 July 2024.
  7. Web site: scmp. Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng survives brush with death after bus hit-and-run on pre-World Cup training ride. 15 July 2024.
  8. Web site: Hong Kong triathlete Jason Ng wins race to qualify for Games, teammate gets hypothermia. scmp. 3 June 2024. 25 May 2024.
  9. Web site: Engineering an 'Ironman': How Triathlete Jason Ng Pushes His Boundaries. hkust. 15 July 2024. July 14, 2023.

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