Azizul Awang

About

Track cyclist who became the first Malaysian cyclist to medal at the UCI Track Cycling World Championships and at the Summer Olympics. He is also a multiple-time gold medalist at the Asian Games and the Asian Cycling Championships. 

Before Fame

He began cycling at age 10 and attended National Sport School in Bukit Jalil, Malaysia. 

Trivia

He has been nicknamed "The Pocket Rocketman" due to his small stature. 

Family Life

He is the eighth of nine children. He married Athiah Ilyana bt Abd Samat in 2010. 

Associated With

He and Cheong Jun Hoong were the flag bearers for Malaysia at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games.