Chen Shih-Hsin
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- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Chen.
Olympic medalist | |||
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Gold | 2004 Athens | 49 kg |
Chen Shih-Hsin (traditional Chinese: 陳詩欣; pinyin: Chén Shīxīn) (born November 16, 1978) is the first Taiwanese athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. She won the gold medal in the women's 49-kilogram category in taekwondo at the 2004 Summer Olympics on August 26.
Chen was recognized as one of the Taiwanese Ten Outstanding Young Persons in 2001. Currently, she is an associate professor in Taipei Physical Education College.
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