At the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, she became the first Singaporean to win more than four Paralympic medals, bringing her total to five gold and one silver. Her first gold came in the S3 50m backstroke at the 2008 Beijing Games, making her the first Singaporean to achieve this feat.

Awards and Recognitions

She has been named Sportswoman of the Year at the Singapore Disability Sports Awards in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023. In 2022, she received the Emerging Leadership award from the International Paralympic Committee and the inaugural President's Award for Inspiring Achievement from Singapore's president.

She was also a flag bearer for Singapore at multiple events, including the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. In 2015, she was named Athlete of the Year by The Straits Times newspaper. She was inducted into the Singapore Women's Hall of Fame in 2014 and into Singapore's Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.

Influences and Philosophy

Her mother is her hero, and she draws inspiration from her parents, Para swimmer Theresa Goh, and coaches Jiao Yang and Ang Peng Siong. Her guiding philosophy is to "be committed in whatever you do."

Ambitions for Paris 2024

She aims to compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, hoping to add to her tally of five gold medals. She debuted at the Paralympics in 2008 as a 16-year-old. She focuses on aerobic endurance and feeling connected in the water. She is determined to give her best performance, treating each event as potentially her last.

Public Service and Advocacy

From 2018 to 2020, she served as a Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) in Singapore, providing non-partisan views. She has been part of Sport Singapore's Safe Sport Task Force. She aims to raise awareness for Para sports and hopes to see a more active lifestyle among all Singaporeans.

Other Roles

She has been a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Athlete Committee and an ambassador for Swim Champ Kinesis. She has also chaired the Singapore Para Athlete Commission and served as vice-chairperson on The Purple Parade's working committee.

Co-Author

In 2017, she co-authored a children's book titled 'The Mermaid Who Became a Champion.'

The athlete continues to inspire many with her dedication both in sports and public service. As she prepares for Paris 2024, her journey remains a testament to commitment and perseverance.