Cheong Jun Hoong

Sportswoman: Swimmer (former). Cheong Jun Hoong is a retired Malaysian diver who made history at the 2017 World Aquatics Championships by becoming Malaysia's first diving world champion in the 10m platform event. She also won a silver medal in the synchronised 10m platform with Pandelela Rinong at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Standing 4'11" tall with a natural, average build, she exemplifies how skill transcends physical stature. Born on 16 April 1990 in Malaysia, she is 36 years old and proudly identifies as Malaysian and Asian. Her achievements have cemented her legacy in Malaysian sports. She is no longer competing but remains a celebrated figure in diving.