Vivian Kong wins Hong Kong’s 1st gold at Paris

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Hong Kong fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai clinched the city’s first gold medal in the women’s épée final at the Paris Olympics on July 27, 2024. The world No 1 trailed by 7-1 at one point, but she managed to stun France’s Auriane Mallo-Breton in front of French president Emmanuel Macron, who was watching in the stands. In Hong Kong, the stunning win earned praise from the city’s leader John Lee and residents excited over such an early victory in the Olympic Games.

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[jikan-tabi-]

Very impressive to come from way behind (7-1) to win HK's 1st gold medal in the Paris Olympics. Congrats to Vivian! 👏

[peterhong]

Not only that she won a gold medal. The most important of all is she is a lovely and cheerful person like an angel 🙂

[jamiebeverley]

Congratulations Vivian you are indeed the spirit of Hong Kong, well done Gold 🥇#1 🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰
恭喜1號 🙏👍🙏👍

[RespectOthers]

Kudos should also be given to her French opponent because she took her defeat so graciously showing the Olympic spirit.

[markzzzzberg]

Congratulations Hong Kong ❤from Malaysia

[kevinn]

Congrats from Toronto!! My wife's family is from HK and there's a lot of families here from that region so many were watching and cheering for you!! I just like seeing comebacks and athletes crying with joy!! hehe

[yabrofenko]

I saw the match and i must say I'm very impressed by her determination! I couldn't help but root for her even though I'm living in France. Seeing her slowly accumulate points and only being one point away was quite the experience. I'm happy for her 🎉

[wqwxnkz]

Well done to Vivian Kong for winning the Olympic gold medal! Though I was not born in Hong Kong, my father was, and your years of hard work exemplify the true spirit of Hong Kong.

[fietsvriend]

Well done, lady! We were crying with you. Greetings from Amsterdam, the Netherlands

[Mar-enfrance]

Bravo Vivian Kong!
Félicitations! 👏👏👏

[jimharper]

She is already an absolute icon in the global fencing community, and it’s so awesome to see Vivian finally getting her deserved recognition in Hong Kong!

[urichlau]

A true Hong Konger and champion, so humble Hong Kong gayao 💪👍

[sakurasoh]

Congratulations Vivian. We are so happy and proud of you.

[XiangYu]

I'm so proud of her. I was watching it live at a congee shop, and everyone in there was cheering her on - Seeing her pull off that comeback was some hollywood-level stuff

[dodongai]

This is amazing ❤ I am so proud of her

[dahaixing]

Congrats and way to go! - Love from China and UK

[AwesomeAlenFang]

Her resilience is amazing. She is very beautiful as well. Proud of her.

[yx-l]

Beautiful, brainy, talented and positive attitude... what a combination. Way to go Vivian👏👍

[msnhgww]

Congratulations, from Singapore. Such fighting spirit.

[Tinhamodic]

Congratulations Ms. Vivian and to Hong Kong! Respect to France!