Ooi Tze Liang
Ooi Tze Liang (Chinese: 黄兹梁[1]; pinyin: Huáng Zīliáng, born 19 November 1993 in Penang) is a Malaysian diver. Ooi has represented Malaysia in various diving events such as 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, 2013 Southeast Asian Games and 2015 Southeast Asian Games.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Born | 19 November 1993 Penang, Malaysia |
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 68 kg (150 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Malaysia |
| Sport | Diving |
Medal record | |
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Career
2014: Glasgow Commonwealth Games
At the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Ooi became the first Malaysian male to win a Commonwealth gold medal in diving when he won the men's 3 metre springboard event.[2] He also took the silver medal in the men's 10 metre platform event. He finished second to Tom Daley of England.
2015: Asian Diving Cup and Qualified for 2016 Summer Olympics
After winning the gold medal for men's 3 meter springboard event at the 6th Asian Diving Cup, Ooi became the third diver (after Pandelela Rinong and Wendy Ng) to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3]
Awards and recognition
Ooi was awarded Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM)-Sports Toto Award for outstanding performance at the 2015 Singapore Sea Games.[4] .
References
- "【光州水泳世锦赛】黄兹梁跳板预赛仅第25". Oriental Daily News (in Chinese). 17 July 2019. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
- Bernama (1 August 2014). "Commonwealth Games: Tze Liang contributes unexpected gold medal from men's diving". Astro Awani. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- FABIAN PETER (4 September 2015). "Ooi Tze Liang qualified for Olympics". New Straits Times. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
- Amar Shah Mohsen (8 October 2015). "SEA Games gold medalists awarded for achievements". The Sun (Malaysia). Retrieved 8 October 2015.