On This DayWindsurfer Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archiveOn this day 30 years ago, Hong Kong won its first Olympic gold. It would take almost exactly 25 years to win another one5-MIN READ5-MIN0ListenPublished: 2:15pm, 29 Jul 2026This article was first published on July 30, 1996.Our golden girlby Nazvi Careem and Scott McKenzieCheers and tears swept Hong Kong yesterday (July 29, 1996) on the back of the golden victory for Olympic windsurfer Lee Lai-shan.The 25-year-old from Cheung Chau won a gold medal for herself and glory for Hong Kong after 44 years of fruitless Olympic competition when she crossed the finish line at Savannah, Georgia, at 5.56 am (Hong Kong time).Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
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Windsurfer Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archive
On July 29, 1996, Hong Kong windsurfer Lee Lai-shan achieved a historic victory, winning the territory's first-ever Olympic gold medal. The 25-year-old athlete, hailing from Cheung Chau, secured the medal in Savannah, Georgia, at 5:56 am Hong Kong time.
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On July 29, 1996, Hong Kong windsurfer Lee Lai-shan achieved a historic victory, winning the territory's first-ever Olympic gold medal. The 25-year-old athlete, hailing from Cheung Chau, secured the medal in Savannah, Georgia, at 5:56 am Hong Kong time. This triumph marked a significant moment for Hong Kong, ending 44 years of Olympic competition without a gold medal. The news of her win brought widespread cheers and tears to Hong Kong.
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The finish line was crossed at 5:56 am Hong Kong time on July 29, 1996.
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Windsurfer Lee Lai-shan won Hong Kong's first Olympic gold medal in 1996.
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