2022 – 2027Expected
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
- Dean’s List: M1 (2022–23), M2 (2023–24), M3 (2024–25)
Noah LimTian Run
Medical student at NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and national ju-jitsu athlete for Team Singapore.
- 3×
- SEA Games gold
- 2×
- World Championships silver
- 2×
- Asian Games, top-five finishes
- 2025
- Team Singapore flag bearer, SEA Games
About
Medical student and national jiu-jitsu athlete with an interest in the clinical applications of artificial intelligence. Passionate about helping patients regain function and return to active lifestyles, having experienced first-hand the physical and psychological impact of musculoskeletal conditions.
Medicine
Training at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, with research in deep learning for spinal imaging and in clinical outcomes.
Education
2020
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)
Experience
2021 – 2022
Medic
Singapore Civil Defence Force
- Awarded the Covid-19 Resilience Medal
- Best medic, 1st division, EMT SIM Wars
- Built a Python and Selenium script to automate medical inventory checks
Research
2024Presentation
Improved productivity using deep learning assisted Cobb angle measurement on scoliosis radiographs
Global Spine Conference 2024, Thailand
Publication
Publication
Prognostic factors and outcomes of extremity necrotising fasciitis in Singapore: insights from a 17-year retrospective cohort study
Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Skills
- Certifications
- PADI Open Water Diver · CITI Certificate · Basics of Clinical Research & SRMA Workshop
- Technical
- Python · JavaScript · Machine learning
Ju-Jitsu
National athlete for Team Singapore since 2019.
Record
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2019
- 30th SEA Games, PhilippinesGold · −62 kg
- World Pro Jiu-Jitsu, Abu DhabiJuvenile champion
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2022
- 31st SEA Games, HanoiGold · −69 kg
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2023
- 32nd SEA Games, Phnom PenhGold · ne-waza −69 kg
- Asian Games, Hangzhou5th · −69 kg
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2025
- World Championships, BangkokSilver · ne-waza −69 kg
- 33rd SEA Games, ThailandTeam Singapore flag bearer
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2026
- World Championships, Abu DhabiSilver · ne-waza −69 kg
- Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya5th · −69 kg
Gold Silver Other
Full competition record
| Year | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya | 5th · −69 kg |
| 2026 | Ju-Jitsu World Championships, Abu Dhabi | Silver · ne-waza −69 kg |
| 2025 | 33rd SEA Games, Thailand | Team Singapore flag bearer |
| 2025 | Ju-Jitsu World Championships, Bangkok | Silver · ne-waza −69 kg |
| 2023 | Asian Games, Hangzhou | 5th · −69 kg |
| 2023 | 32nd SEA Games, Phnom Penh | Gold · ne-waza −69 kg |
| 2022 | 31st SEA Games, Hanoi | Gold · −69 kg |
| 2019 | 30th SEA Games, Philippines | Gold · −62 kg |
| 2019 | World Pro Jiu-Jitsu Championship, Abu Dhabi | Juvenile champion |
| 2019–25 | Singapore National Jiu-Jitsu Championships | 1st place |
Honours & Scholarships
- NTU Talent ScholarshipNanyang Technological University
- Sports Excellence (spex) Scholarship2024
- Peter Lim High Performance Athlete Scholarship2020
- ACS OBA Sports Boy of the Year2020
- Evolve MMA Future World Champions ProgramFull sponsorship to compete internationally
Photos
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In the Press
Coverage
“…grace is also found in victory, in how you win and what you say and how you behave after the yell of triumph and the clenched fist of glory.”
Featured in The Straits Times, CNA, Lianhe Zaobao, 8world and MONEY FM 89.3.
2026
- The Straits Times From jiu-jitsu fighter Noah Lim a lovely lesson: Grace after grit
- The Straits Times Hearing Majulah Singapura, show of sportsmanship and bad translations: Moments of 2026 Asian Games
- The Straits Times 4 sports, 4 sibling pairs: Team Singapore’s athletes share more than a love for sport
- CNA Asian Games: Singapore’s ju-jitsu exponent Noah Lim misses out on medal
- Lianhe Zaobao 再与奖牌擦肩而过 新加坡巴柔好手林天润失落但不忘队友 Missing a medal again, Noah stays focused on his teammates.
- 8world 林天润闯巴西柔术铜牌战 惜败无缘奖牌 Noah reaches the bronze medal match and finishes fifth.
- CNA Seven Singapore athletes to look out for at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan
- MONEY FM 89.3 The Agenda: Can ‘hard work’ alone get you ahead anymore? Hongbin Jeong in conversation with Noah and Paul Lim.
- The Straits Times Taking gap year reaps silver for S’pore’s Noah Lim at ju-jitsu world c’ships
- Lianhe Zaobao 林天润连续两年获柔术世锦赛银牌 剑指亚运会奖牌 A second straight world championships silver, with eyes on the Asian Games.
2025
- The Straits Times SEA Games 2025: Noah Lim’s flight to fourth consecutive ju-jitsu gold halted in opening round
- The Straits Times Training smarter spurs S’pore ju-jitsu exponent Noah Lim to silver at world championships
- Lianhe Zaobao 林天润巴西柔术世锦赛摘银 称“聪明训练”取得突破 First world championships podium, credited to “smart training”.
2023
- CNA Ju-jitsu fighter Noah Lim conquers injury, wins Singapore’s first gold at 32nd SEA Games
- CNA Ju-jitsu fighter Noah Lim conquers injury, wins Singapore’s first gold at 32nd SEA Games
- The Straits Times SEA Games 2023: First gold medal for Singapore as Noah Lim comes out top in ju-jitsu
- NTU LKCMedicine LKCMedicine student Noah Lim wins Singapore’s first Jiu-Jitsu Gold at SEA Games
2022
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