Olivia Wong, a sport dietitian at Singapore Sport Institute (SSI), plays a vital role in supporting Team Singapore athletes. This article explores her career journey, daily routine, and collaborative efforts that contribute to athletic excellence.
August 28, 2024 8:00 AMIn Singapore's sports landscape, Olivia Wong is a key figure in shaping the future of athletic performance.
"I realised that my true calling was in combining sports with nutrition. It was a significant change, but it felt like the right path," Olivia shared. "I see athletes as an F1 car and food as fuel for the race car. Without adequate fuel, it is difficult for the car to perform optimally." One poignant story features Olivia's work with an endurance athlete, Team Singapore cyclist Darren Lim, who was previously under-fuelling. Olivia's targeted nutritional strategies over the past two years has contributed to improvements in Darren's performance, demonstrating the power of proper nutrition.
"This holistic approach ensures that all aspects of the athlete's performance are optimised," Olivia added.As part of the Kallang Alive Masterplan, better facilities, such as new sports science and sports medicine facilities, plus a centralised location for national training centres and the Sports School, athletes and sport professionals such as Olivia will be able to achieve better synergy with one another.
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