Ang Peng Siong (b. 27 October 1962 in Singapore) is a swimmer from Singapore, who was once the world's fastest swimmer over 50m freestyle. October 27 is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 65 days remaining. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Swimming is the method by which humans (or other animals) move themselves through water. ... Freestyle is one of the official swimming competitions according to the rules of FINA. However, it is technically not a style, as there are very few regulations about the way freestyle has to be swum. ...

Ang was taught to swim at the age of five by his father Ang Teck Bee, who competed in judo at the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Judo (Japanese: 柔道 Jūdō; literally gentle way) is a martial art, a sport and a philosophy which originated in Japan. ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Olympic Games, or Olympics, is an international multi-sport event taking place every two years and alternating between Summer and Winter Games. ... The modern skyline of Tokyo is highly decentralized. ...

Ang's first national representation came at the 1977 South East Asian Games in Kuala Lumpur, where he was a silver medalist in the 4 x 100m freestyle relay. 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... The 23rd South East Asian Games Philippines 2005 Logo The South East Asian Games, or SEA Games for short, is a biannual multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia. ... Mayor Datuk Ruslin Hasan District Kuala Lumpur District Area  - Total (City) 243. ...

His first major international competition was the Hawaii International Invitational Swimming Championship, an event which included many top swimmers from countries that boycotted the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. During the meet, Ang delighted the swimming fraternity by being the only non-American swimmer to qualify for the 50m freestyle final. As a result of his performance in Hawaii, Ang received a full athletic scholarship from the University of Houston in the United States. State nickname: The Aloha State Other U.S. States Capital Honolulu Largest city Honolulu Governor Linda Lingle (R) Official languages Hawaiian and English Area 28,337 km² (43rd)  - Land 16,649 km²  - Water 11,672 km² (41. ... 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ... Saint Basils Cathedral and Spasskaya Tower of Moscow Kremlin at Red Square. ... Partial view of the University of Houston campus looking northwest to Downtown Houston Motto Founded 1927 School type Flagship State University President Jay Gogue, Ph. ...

At the US Swimming Championships in 1982, Ang won the 50m freestyle in a world-best time of 22.69 seconds. (His performance is not considered an official world record because the 50m freestyle was not recognised as an official world record event until 1987.) Ang was also represented Singapore at the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi, and won gold in the 100m freestyle. Ang was presented with the 'World's Fastest Swimmer' award for 1982. 1982 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Asian Games, also called the Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. ... This article is about the city which is the capital of India. ...

In 1983, Ang won the 50-yard freestyle race at the NCAA Division One Swimming Championships. He was also the 50-yard champion at the US Swimming Championships in 1982 and 1986, and was named an All-American for four consecutive years from 1981-84. 1983 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA, often pronounced NC-Double-A) is a voluntary and often controversial association of about 1200 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletics programs of many colleges and universities in the United States. ... 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... An All-America team is a sports team composed of star players. ...

Ang represented Singapore at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where he was the winner of the 'B' consolation final for the 100m freestyle. He was unfortunately not able to compete in his pet event 50m freestyle, as it was not recognized as an Olympics event until 1988. 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the largest city in California. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

At the 1986 World Swimming Championships in Madrid, Ang finished fourth in the 50m freestyle. 1986 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Plaza de Cibeles (Cibeles square) and the Palacio de Comunicaciones (Communications Palace) Coat of arms. ...

In eight appearances at the South East Asian Games from 1977 to 1993, Ang won a total of 20 gold medals. He held the fastest time by an Asian over 50m freestyle until 1996. 1993 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

Since retiring from top-level competition, Ang has devoted himself to coaching. He has worked with swimmers at all levels - from young children just learning how to swim, to national champions preparing to represent Singapore at top international competitions. He founded the APS Swim School in Singapore.

At the 2000 World Masters Swimming Championships, Ang won the 35-39 age group 50m freestyle event. This article is about the year 2000. ...

External links

• Biography at APS Swim School website
• Singapore Sports Council Hall of Fame biography