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5 of the richest swimmers in the world in 2024 – net worths, ranked

In and out of the pool, these 5 swimmers have made millions with top-shelf prize money, lucrative brand endorsements, investments, businesses and more – but who holds the most impressive record?

22 May 2024 - 4:00AM

Final stroke costs Hong Kong swimmer record after China win ‘Haughey’s’ gold

22 Jun 2022 - 6:18PM

Chillingworth ready to go solo after Hong Kong’s winning feeling in relay

22 Jun 2022 - 7:30AM

Rugby league follows swimming with transgender ban in women’s matches

It follows ruling by swimming’s governing body to bar transgender athletes from women’s events, which drew support from World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.

21 Jun 2022 - 9:36PM

The debate over US transgender swimmer Lia Thomas’ right to compete preceded swimming’s ruling. Photo: AP

Fina World Championships: Hong Kong swimmers fail to reach finals

Lau Shiu-yue wins Heat 2 of men’s 100m backstroke but finishes 35th overall; Stephanie Au seventh in her 100m backstroke heat, but also misses out on qualifying for final in Hungary.

19 Jun 2022 - 9:26PM

Jet lag and nerves, but Chloe Cheng learning fast as she eyes PB in Budapest

The teen, who has been compared to Siobhan Haughey, arrived only 3 days before her first race at the World Aquatics Championships.

19 Jun 2022 - 9:30AM

Haughey’s last chance to race before world title bid – will she be fit?

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey could return for final leg of Mare Nostrum Tour in France, but waits on ankle injury sustained when she slipped on the poolside.

27 May 2022 - 5:29PM

Siobhan Haughey will target her first long-course world title in Budapest in June. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hong Kong swim star Haughey ‘will miss teammates’ after ISL season axed

The International Swimming League cites war in Ukraine as reason for postponing fourth season until 2023, but Siobhan Haughey says decision will not affect her too much, with focus on Fina World Championships in July and Asian Games in September.

29 Mar 2022 - 2:30PMvideocam

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey shatters 200m freestyle world record, wins gold

Haughey grabs city’s first ever medal at short course Fina World Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi.

17 Dec 2021 - 10:40AMvideocam

Haughey leads Hong Kong’s hopes for first medal at Worlds

Having won two Olympic silvers at the Tokyo Games last summer, Haughey is in medal-winning form after helping her team Energy Standard to ISL glory.

10 Dec 2021 - 6:43PM

Siobhan Haughey in the 2021 International Swimming League in Naples. Photo: Deepbluemedia / Insidefoto

Haughey swims second-fastest time in 200m freestyle history

Double Olympic silver medallist Siobhan Haughey clocks 1:50.65 for Energy Standard in the ISL and eyes Sarah Sjostrom’s short-course women’s world record of 1:50.43 set four years ago.

27 Nov 2021 - 8:37PM

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey after winning her race for Energy Standard in the International Swimming League in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong’s Haughey back in action at ISL play-offs

Tokyo Olympics star set to face last year’s champions the Cali Condors for first time this season in Eindhoven semi-finals opener.

10 Nov 2021 - 4:01PM

Haughey beats McKeon in 100m free to ease ES to ISL semis

Tokyo 2020 silver medallist touches home ahead of Australian Olympic champion as Energy Standard dominate.

25 Sep 2021 - 10:53PM

Haughey continues fine ISL form with winning contribution

Haughey flattens the field in her pet 200m freestyle event as Energy Standard keep up pace on table-topping Cali Condors.

20 Sep 2021 - 3:28PMvideocam

Siobhan Haughey’s fantastic form in 2021 continued with another strong showing during match eight of the ISL in Naples. Photo: Sergei Bobylev\TASS via Getty Images

Haughey named MVP as Energy Standard win again in ISL

Hong Kong swimming star beats teammate Sarah Sjostrom to match honours thanks to dominant 200m free in Naples as double Olympic silver medallist clocks up three solo race wins.

4 Sep 2021 - 1:32PMvideocam

Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey in action for Energy Standard in the 2021 International Swimming League in Naples, Italy. Photo: ISL/Mike Lewis

Hong Kong Olympic star Haughey shines as ISL 2021 kicks off

Double Tokyo Games silver medallist wins 100m and 200m free to help 2020 runners-up Energy Standard to opening meet win as International Swimming League returns.

28 Aug 2021 - 10:47PMvideocam

Exclusive | Haughey injury so bad she couldn’t climb the stairs, says coach

Hong Kong’s double Olympic silver medallist had to withdraw from semi-finals of 50m free, but was determined to race in relay for her teammates – ‘she’s so tough, so stoic,’ says coach.

3 Aug 2021 - 2:15PMvideocam

Who is Hong Kong Olympic silver medallist Siobhan Haughey?

Now one of the world’s best freestyle specialists, Haughey’s showing at the Tokyo Olympics is proof that Hongkongers are capable of reaching the top.

4 Aug 2021 - 2:24PMvideocam

Hong Kong‘s Olympic silver medallist Haughey Siobhan after the Women’s 200m Freestyle Final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Photo: DPA

Olympics must embrace swimming or it will go elsewhere – Biondi

Former Olympian Matt Biondi warns swimmers ‘will butter their bread elsewhere’ if swimming is not embraced, urging for higher pay and safety nets in future.

15 Jul 2021 - 1:51PM

Energy Standard swim team keep Siobhan Haughey in fab five

All teams allowed to keep five swimmers from last season with runners-up retaining Hong Kong Olympic hope, along with MVP Sarah Sjostrom, Chad Le Clos, Kliment Kolesnikov and Emily Seebohm.

24 Jun 2021 - 7:00PM

Energy Standard ‘protect’ Hong Kong’s Haughey for ISL draft

Star swimmer on the retained list for last season’s runners-up ahead of first International Swimming League draft.

8 Jun 2021 - 12:09PM

Siobhan Haughey in the 2020 International Swimming League in Budapest. Photo: ISL/Mike Lewis

Hong Kong’s Haughey breaks into Swimming World rankings

The 23-year-old ‘could be in gold medal contention at the Olympics’ after an impressive second season in the International Swimming League, says acclaimed magazine.

4 May 2021 - 10:40PM

Siobhan Haughey in the Olympic Time Trial at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Hong Kong Amateur Swimming Association

Hong Kong’s Haughey among swim stars to sign up for ISL draft

Tokyo 2020 hope is joined by top three MVP scorers Caeleb Dressel, Lilly King and Beryl Gastaldello ahead of June draft.

1 May 2021 - 10:36PM

Haughey could be on the move as ISL shakes things up with draft

ISL teams can only keep maximum of 16 swimmers – around half of their squad – from last season before rivals get to pick from the pool of talent.

17 Apr 2021 - 11:49AM

Haughey excited about Olympics after China rival sets Asian record

Hong Kong’s world-class swimmer will feature in an Olympic Time Trial on Sunday, to be held behind closed doors at the Sports Institute.

18 Mar 2021 - 6:20PM

Siobhan Haughey competes in the 200m freestyle at the 2019 World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea. Photo: AFP

Cali Condors beat Haughey’s Energy Standard to ISL crown

Strong finish to ISL season from Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey not enough to reel in Caeleb Dressel-inspired Cali Condors.

23 Nov 2020 - 4:56PM

The Cali Condors celebrate with the International Swimming League 2020 trophy after the Grand Final in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: ISL

Cali Condors lead Haughey’s Energy Standard in ISL final

Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey edged out in 400m freestyle by Hali Flickinger as champions slip into second despite another relay win as Caeleb Dressel sets two world records to put Cali Condors in control.

22 Nov 2020 - 9:21PM

Two wins and an Asian record for Haughey ahead of ISL Grand Final

Hongkonger Siobhan Haughey sets second continental benchmark of her 2020 ISL season in 51.12 before winning 200m freestyle to make MVP case.

16 Nov 2020 - 10:12PM

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International Swimming League (ISL)

The International Swimming League (ISL) is an annual professional swimming competition that was established in 2019. Ten teams compete across a series of matches before a semi-final and grand final. In 2020, the league allocated over US$6 million in prize money to the athletes. Hong Kong's Siobhan Haughey competes for 2019 champions Energy Standard.

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9 September, 2024