Chi Cheng
Event: Sprints/Hurdles
Inducted to Hall of Fame: 1979
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Chi Cheng Event: Sprints/Hurdles Inducted to Hall of Fame: 1979 |
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Chi Cheng is considered by many to be the top Asian woman track and field athlete of the 20th century. She competed at three Olympics ('60, '64, '68) for the Republic of China (Taiwan), and won a bronze medal in the 80m hurdle event at Mexico City. Chi trained for much of her career in the U.S., and competed while a student at Cal Poly Pomona. As a competitor at the Relays, she won a total of eight titles in three events: 100 and 220 yard dash, and 80m/100m hurdles. It was in these three events that Chi tied or broke world records in 1970. Amazingly, all three marks came within a one week period. She equalled the 100m hurdle record, and broke the 200m record, on July 12, 1970 (a little more than one hour apart). On July 18, 1970, she broke the 100m record, running 11.0 seconds. Chi appeared to be improving with age. She followed her Olympic medal in 1968 with a remarkable run of performances in 1969 and 1970. During this two year period, Chi won 153 of the 154 events (sprints, hurdles, long jump, relays) in which she competed. Unfortunately, an injury prevented her from competing at the 1972 Olympics. After returning to Taiwan in 1980, Chi won election to three terms as a congresswoman in Taiwan's government. She also served as secretary-general of Taiwan's track and field association, and as a member of the Olympic committee. She played a key role in marshaling support within Taiwan for China's successful bid to host the 2008 Olympics. Born: 1944 College: Cal Poly Pomona
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