Singapore’s Emerging Teen Zachary Tan Moving To Phoenix Swim Club

An emerging teen athlete from Singapore will begin his dream of training in the United States, as 14-year-old Zachary Tan is reportedly moving to the Phoenix Swim Club. As part of his family’s transition to the United States as a result of his father’s new role within a financial company, Tan will continue his young swimming career at the home of American standout Breeja Larson.

Turning 15 next month, Tan already holds numerous national age group records (U14), including the 200 IM (2:07.53) and 400 IM (4:35.51). At the 2018 Singapore National Age Group Swimming Championships this past April, Tan notched his first U17 age record, earning a mark of 2:17.22.

Tan has been selected for Singapore’s Junior Pan Pacific Championships roster in the 200 IM, 200 breast and 400 IM. He is also in the running for a Youth Olympic Games berth based on his FINA rankings, but Singapore will not be announcing its final line-up until the end of June.

 

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swim
5 years ago

I guess school is not a priority

Sum Ting Wong
Reply to  swim
5 years ago

The article said his father had been transferred .Singapore is high on the list of financial industry headhunters . I presume there are private schools in Phoenix & Asian Tiger Mums can become enthusiastoc christians if there is a good RC or Protestant school .around .

I think I can bet he will be in the state’s top 5% maths by day 6 .

Gorb
5 years ago

Sweet article.

Bon Jovi
5 years ago

i heard jose schooling went 2:17.1

Jimbo
Reply to  Bon Jovi
5 years ago

In the rain wearing a drag suit with a weight belt with 100 pounds while not breathing

Todd Kramer
Reply to  Jimbo
5 years ago

The horse is dead guys…..

Oldbay
Reply to  Todd Kramer
5 years ago

I heard he actually was dragging a dead horse through the water with him too

Todd Kramer
Reply to  Oldbay
5 years ago

Ok, that made me laugh

612
Reply to  Oldbay
5 years ago

You’ve won swimswam for the day

Pvdh
Reply to  Todd Kramer
5 years ago

comment image

Johnny Bravo
5 years ago

Okay…?

Looper
Reply to  Johnny Bravo
5 years ago

Why??? What’s there…….

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