Thio Ging Hwie
Eric Thio Ging Hwie, Indonesianized as Wibowo Susetio, (29 November 1923 - 4 June 1989) was an Indonesian weightlifter. He competed in the men's lightweight event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Born | 29 November 1923 |
| Died | 4 June 1989 (aged 65) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
He was the first Chinese Indonesian sportsman to compete at the Olympic Games, when he took part in 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, the first Olympics attended by Indonesia.[2]
References
- Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Thio Ging Hwie Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- Atlet Indonesia Berdarah Cina Pertama Di Olimpiade ("First Indonesian Athlete of Chinese Blood at the Olympics") by Caesar Sardi at Juara.net, 30 January 2014.
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