Tan Kim Huat
Singaporean fencer
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Tan Kim Huat (born 28 January 1959) is a Singaporean fencer. He competed in the individual foil and épée events at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 January 1959 |
| Chinese name | |
| Traditional Chinese | 陳金發 |
| Simplified Chinese | 陈金发[1] |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Chén Jīnfā |
| Hokkien POJ | Tân Kimhoat |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
Tan started fencing when he was 14.[4]
In 1987, Tan won the bronze medal in the individual foil at the 1987 Southeast Asian Games.[4] He won three matches and lost two matches against eventual gold and silver medalists, Alkindi and Irawan Dida, both from Indonesia respectively.[4]
In 1989, Tan won the individual foil in the Malaysian Open.[5]
In 1996, Tan won the National Individual Championship and the Singapore Open Championship in both the Foil and Epee events.[6]
He competes the 2023 BWF World Senior Championships at men's doubles in 60+ age event.
Personal life
Tan married his wife, Gina, in May 1987.[4]
