Crossfit duo to fly Singapore flag at global games

Qualifying format changes at the local level allow for a wider international representation

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Medical student, Ian Wee, 24, and CrossFit coach, Landy Eng, 30, are the first Singaporeans to compete in the global CrossFit Games, after recent changes to the qualifying format.
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Medical student Ian Wee used to have a cup of bubble tea every day, but has cut that out for several months now.

"My dietitian gives me a specific meal plan. She tells me what to eat exactly... how many grams of oats, broccoli or green peppers," the 24-year-old told The Straits Times in a recent interview.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 29, 2019, with the headline Crossfit duo to fly Singapore flag at global games. Subscribe