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Born | (1985-11-14) November 14, 1985 (age 38) Faga'alu, American Samoa |
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Sport | Swimming |
Ching Maou Wei (born 14 November 1985) is an American Samoan professional swimmer. He qualified for the 2012 Summer OlympicsinLondon, despite the absence of a professional swimming poolinAmerican Samoa.[1] Radio Australia called Maou Wei's qualification as one of the "most unlikely of success stories" of the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1]
Maou Wei was chosen as American Samoa's flag bearer during the 2012 Summer Olympics Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony.[2] He hails from the village of Faga'alu.[3]
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Preceded by | Flagbearer for ![]() London 2012 |
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