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Lily Yip
Courtesy of Tim Boggan Shui-Ling “Lily” Yip (her maiden name) was born Aug. 22, 1963 in Canton (Guangzhou), China, the daughter of a policeman. Being a natural athlete, she was picked from hundreds of kids to possibly pursue,really pursue, her interest in table tennis, which she began to play at age 7. Turns out, however,
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Sharlene Krizman Wilson
Courtesy of Tim Boggan Sharlene “Sherri” Krizman was one of a number of U.S. Champions that Coach John Varga’s YMCA Club in South Bend, Indiana produced in the 1940’s and ‘50’s. The Mar., 1952 Topics introduces her to us in a season where her brother Dave will be the U.S. Boys’ Under 15 Champion, and
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Wei Wang
Courtesy of Tim Boggan 1961: Wei Wang is born Mar. 21, 1961. 1972: Wei starts playing seriously at age 11 with the help of Wang Jien (1961 World women’s semifinalist to Giu Zhonghui). Said her aunt, “Wei, I know you like to dance, but forget the Dance Group, get into table tennis,” and convinces her
US Table Tennis Hall of Fame
Recognizing athletes and contributors in the sport of Table Tennis in the United States