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Chi Cheng

Born: 15 Mar 1944 · 82
Birthplace: Hsinchu, Taiwan
On the podium: 1966 – 1973
Olympian: 3× · Rome, Tokyo, Mexico City ↗

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5 international medals + 2 national titles

All 7 results Report missing info

Biography

First (and only as 2021) Asian female 100 meters Olympic finalist. She finished seventh in 1968 Mexico City Games. 1970 Female Athlete of The Year.

Attended four Olympics, but last one in 1972, as a flagbearer. She turned an iconic figure after Mexico City Games, where she run 100 metres final and secured bronze medal in 80m hurdles. As a multi-eventer, she had world-class performances both sprints, hurdling and long jump.

In 1970 season, Cheng had a phenomenal year. Unbeating in 69 official races, including world record set in 100H. Retired after 1973 Asian Games.

TRIVIA

♦ Studied California State Polytecnic University.

♦ As a naturalised US citizen, contested US National Champs, had five US titles.

♦ Served in several top positions including chairman in Taiwanese Track & Field Association from 1977 to 1999.

♦ Three-times elected to Taiwanese Parliament "Legislative Yuan".

By championship

Championship				Total
Olympic Games	0	0	1	1
Asian Games	2	1	0	3
Asian Athletics Champs	0	0	1	1
International total	2	1	2	5

National championships

Championship				Total
WAAA Championships	2	0	0	2
National total	2	0	0	2

Medals 5

Year	Championship	Event	Venue	Place	Mark	Record	Notes
1973	Asian Athletics Champs	4x400m	Marikina	3	3:57.8
1970	Asian Games	100m	Bangkok	1	11.6 +0.1
1968	Olympic Games	80H	Mexico City ↗	3	10.4 0.0		Adjusted 10.51
1966	Asian Games	LJ	Bangkok	1	5.95	CR
1966	Asian Games	4x100m	Bangkok	2	47.8

National results 2

1969 WAAA Championships · London 100m 1 11.87 -2.6
1969 WAAA Championships · London 100H 1 13.52 -1.5