Background
Tin Maung Ni was born in Bhamo, Kachin State, Myanmar.
Tin Maung Ni was born in Bhamo, Kachin State, Myanmar.
He was the fourth of five siblings. From the age of fifteen, he started his swimming career, after winning the regional swimming competitions. In 1958, he went to University of Rangoon after finishing the matriculation examination.
In his freshman year, he participated in the Yangon All Clubs Swimming Competition and broke all the national records in 100 metres, 200 metres, 400 metre, 800 metres and 1500 metres.
In 1959, Matsui Dar, a Japanese swimming trainer, became his coach and participated in the South East Asian Games in Bangkok and wrote new records in 100 metres and 200 metres freestyle swimming. In 1960, he participated in the Rome Olympics.
He also got a Bronze medal in 200 metres swimming. With these results, Tin Maung Ni participated in 1964 Tokyo Olympic, racing in 400 m and 1500 m freestyles and ranked at 6th and 4th respectively.
He died on April 2 1974, before his 36th birthday.