Singapore Sets Swimming World Record In Beijing Paralympic Games

Singapore Sets Swimming World Record in Beijing Paralympic Games

Yip Pin Xiu of Singapore has set a new world record in Women's 50 metres freestyle Swimming Competition at the Beijing Paralympic Games 2008.

She touched home in a new world record time of 57.04 seconds on 13 September 2008 at the Water Cube in Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.

This is the first time that a Singaporean has set a new world record in swimming or at any other event at the Paralympic Games. This mighty achievement is a sign of the committment and determination of Yip Pin Xiu and all those who supported her throughout her training and preparation for the Beijing Paralympic Games.

Congratulations to Yip Pin Xiu for making Singapore proud in setting a new world record in the Women's 50 metres freestyle swimming competition of the Beijing Paralympic Games. We wish you more good competition years ahead!