Lee Wai Sze

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lee Wai Sze
Occupation	Racing Driver
Date Of Birth	May 12, 1987(1987-05-12)
Age	37
Birthplace	Kowloon
Country	Hong Kong
Horoscope	Taurus

Lee Wai Sze Biography

Lee Wai Sze is one of the most popular and richest Racing Driver who was born on May 12, 1987 in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Lee is born May 12, 1987, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Lee grew up in a poverty-stricken family located in Ngau Tau Kok, sharing an apartment that was 200 square feet with her parents as well as two siblings. Lee went to two schools within the vicinity including The Bishop Paschang Catholic College and Leung Shek Chee College.

Lee attracted the interest from Hong Kong when she won gold in the 500-meter time-trial track cycling race during the 2010 Asian Games, in which she broke the Asian Record in winning the title with the time that was 33.945 minutes. Lee also won a bronze medal in the sprint event. In December of 2010, Lee improved her Asian Record for the 500-meter time-trial by an average of 33.939 s at the 2010 Melbourne Track Cycling World Cup. Lee’s achievements have amazed the cycling world and she was awarded an award from the Hong Kong Potential Sports Stars Awards for the year 2010. Lee was also awarded the Medal of Honour from the Hong Kong Government in 2011 for her exceptional performances in international cycling events.

Lee was chosen as the flag bearer of the Hong Kong Olympic Representatives for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. She won the bronze medal in women’s keirin. Lee’s bronze medal feat handed Hong Kong their first ever Olympic medal in cycling, and only their third overall. Lee also participated in the women’s sprint event although she did not progress through the 1/8 Finals after losing to Cuba’s Lisandra Guerra. Lee eventually finished at the 10th place. Lee received HK$ 750k from the Hang Seng Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme for her achievement in the Games. In an interview with Ming Pao, Lee said she hoped her achievement in the London Olympics can inspire a new generation of Hong Kong athletes for the 2016 Olympic Games. She loved cycling but she is going to retire soon

In February 2012 at the 2012 London Track Cycling World Cup, Lee upset Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton to win a bronze medal in the sprint event at the London Velodrome. She beat Pendleton 2–1 after losing to eventual champion Guo Shuang of China in the semi-finals. Lee also won a silver in the keirin final. The Union Cycliste Internationale described 24-year-old Lee as “a late revelation in the sprint events” after she claimed her second medal.

Lee is a Baptist Christian. The year 2009 was the first time she signed up in a distance-learning program to study theology at The New York Theological Education Center Chinese Online School of Theology.

Lee Wai Sze Net Worth

Lee Wai Sze is one of the richest Racing Driver from Hong Kong. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lee Wai Sze 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lee Wai Sze, BBS, MH (Chinese: Li Hui Shi Jyutping lei wai si; born the 12th of May, 1987) is also called Sarah Lee, is a Hong Kong professional track cyclist.

Lee was a full-time athlete in the year 2004. At first, she was an endurance cyclist, Lee was in danger of a swerving out of cycling following a major accident in 2006 after she turned to stay clear of a dog in training. In the process, she broke her left scaphoid bone. Lee is trained by Jinkang Shen who has also mentored several other highly successful Hong Kong cyclist including Kam-Po Wong.

After the Olympics, Lee had a perfect start in the 2012–13 World Cup opening series with a gold medal in the women’s sprint in Cali, Colombia, which is her first victory in a World Cup event. This is followed by a bronze in women’s keirin in the second leg, which was held in Glasgow, Scotland. Lee won her first medal in 2013 by coming third in the women’s sprint event in the third leg of the 2012–13 World Cup series.

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Facts & Trivia

Lee Ranked on the list of most popular Racing Driver. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Hong Kong. Lee Wai Sze celebrates birthday on May 12 of every year.

Why is Lee Wai sze famous?

She won a second Olympic bronze medal in the women’s sprint at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, making her the first and only Hong Kong athlete to win medals in two different Olympic Games.

How much does Hong Kong pay for Olympic medals?

CountriesGoldSilver
Hong Kong| $642,500| $321,250
Hungary| $168,000| $126,000
Indonesia| $346,000| $138,500
Italy| $213,000| $107,000

Do Olympians get paid for life?

Olympic athletes do not get paid by just attending the Olympic Games. However, if an athlete earns a medal, there is a medal bonus attached to it. A gold medal is worth $37,500, a silver medal is worth $22,500 and a bronze medal is worth $15,000.

Are Olympic medals real gold?

According to the International Olympic Committee, gold medals are required to be at least 92.5 percent silver, and are plated with about 6 grams of pure gold.

Do Olympians get paid to train?

In fact, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) does not pay athletes a cent for their appearance in the Olympics. Athletes have to fund their way either from their own pockets or through other means. Here’s a look at how some of them have done just that, as well as what former Olympians are up to in their careers.