The Singapore team beat 236 students from 59 countries to win
first place at the 23rd International Biology Olympiad (IBO) held
here, reported The Straits Times. The four Singaporean students won
four Gold medals at the Olympiad that ended today.
This is both the first time the Republic has won first place, as
well as four Gold medals.
The medalists are Nol Swaddiwudhipong, Zhang Hui Ting and Mao
Haitong of Raffles Institution, and Lim Yuan Wei of Hwa Chong
Institution. Swaddiwudhipong is also the top Gold medalist in the
Olympiad.
The other team that also received four Gold medals came from the
United States.
Some of the world's most promising secondary school students
participated in the competition. The IBO aims to challenge and
stimulate these students to expand their talents.
From: http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/news/news/1200852/S_pore_team_wins_International_Biology_Olympiad_for_the_1st_time.html
Haha! I was reading the news today and I remembered a forumer
asked tips about Biomedical Olympaid. Though it's not the same
compeitition, but it's enough to trigger my brain recalling a
memory. Congratz to all four of them!
Best regards,
