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Published 12:10 28 Jul 2021 BST
Updated 21:32 28 Jul 2021 BST
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Siobhan's mother is from Hong Kong, while her father is Haughey's brother Sean's son Darach.
Her fellow Hong Kong teammate Cheung-Ka Long won gold on Monday after 25 years since their last gold medal.
Siobhan told the Irish Independent that she wants to be an inspiration to other athletes both in the games and at home.
She said: "My achievement, coupled with Cheung Ka-long in fencing, can inspire other Hong Kong athletes who are here in Tokyo, and 'add oil' to them.
"Those swimmers back home - continue to train hard and you will be the next."
And heading straight to Instagram to celebrate with a snap of herself with her silver medal, she simply said: "We did it."
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