【明報專訊】Stephanie Au (歐鎧淳) is a swimmer representing Hong Kong. Her strengths are freestyle and backstroke. She made her Olympic debut when she was only 16. She represented Hong Kong in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics and she is going to compete in this year's Tokyo Games. As an iconic figure of Hong Kong's swimming team, she was chosen as the flag-bearer for Hong Kong for the opening ceremony of the 2016 Games.
After being shortlisted as one of the players in Tokyo Games, she arrived in Australia for better training. Her aim is finishing the 100-meter backstroke race within one minute. ''It is important to aim high, especially when I have already achieved the Olympic standard.''
■Photo Story
This is Stephanie's first intimate contact with horses. She was a bit nervous at first, but thanks to Sherie Kong (江碧蕙), the first female jockey in Hong Kong, Stephanie was able to ride the horse smoothly along the paddock. She also prepared some red carrots for the horses. ''Different from a swimming contest, horse racing or equestrian sports require the cooperation between horses and the jockey.'' She said.
■Gear up
(1) Stephanie Au will compete in this year's Olympics Games. ( True / False )
(2) Which of the following is NOT correct about Stephanie Au?
A. She is qualified to participate in Tokyo Olympics.
B. She carried the Hong Kong flag.
C. She is the first female jockey in Hong Kong.
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
represent (v) 代表
debut (n) 首次亮相
flag-bearer (n) 旗手
jockey (n) 騎師
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