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Oliver Kai Lam-Watson (born 7 November 1992) is a British wheelchair fencer. He won bronze in the Men's team épée and silver in the Men's team foil at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
In his personal life he is a keen user of social media, using various online social media platforms, Oliver was excited to announce his return to the Paralympics in Paris 2024 representing Great Britain in wheelchair fencing. He was also the first person featured in the 2024 Paris advertisement for Aldi grocery stores.
Another personal challenge of Oliver's has been his infamous hunt for a National championships medal in the Foil discipline. Despite having obtained medals at International and Paralympic level, its the National medal that has continued to elude him, so will no doubt be a key focus for the coming season.
Early life
Lam Watson's late mother was from Hong Kong.
References
- "Wheelchair Fencing - LAM-WATSON Oliver". Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/stories/grassroots-to-glory-oliver-lam-watson.htm
- https://creative.salon/articles/work/mccann-aldi-uk-paris-2024-has-kevin-met-his-match
- https://britishdisabilityfencing.co.uk/competitions/bdfa-rankings.htm
- Bu, Rachel. "Oliver Kai Lam-Watson". Authorne. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
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