Chen Shih-hsin

Chen Shih-hsin (Chinese: 陳詩欣; pinyin: Chén Shīxīn; born 16 November 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 Shih-hsin
Chen in 2006
Personal information
Born16 November 1978 (1978-11-16) (age 42)

Chen was recognized as one of the Taiwanese Ten Outstanding Young Persons in 2001. Currently, she is an associate professor at University of Taipei.

References

  • Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Chen Shih-Hsien". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.
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