Chi Cheng
Encyclopedia
Chi Cheng is a Chinese
track and field
athlete. She was an Olympic medalist in 1968, and was named the Associated Press Athlete of the Year
for 1970.
(Cal Poly Pomona) in Pomona, California
, where she received most of her athletic training. As a student there, she won four U.S. national championships and over a two year period was the winner of 153 of the 154 events she entered. Representing the Republic of China
(as Taiwan), she won the bronze medal in the women's 80-meter hurdles in the 1968 Summer Olympics
. In 1970, she broke or tied three world records, accomplishing this feat in the space of just one week. For her achievement, Chi Cheng was named the Associated Press Athlete of the Year
. Also, she became the Director of Women's Athletics at the University of Redlands
, California, from 1974 to 1976.
Chi Cheng then returned to her native Taiwan, where she entered political life by being appointed the Secretary-General of the Republic of China Track and Field Association in 1977. Subsequently, she was Chairman until 1993 and Board Member from 1998 to 1999. Chi won three terms as a member of the Legislative Yuan
, serving from 1980 to 1989. She was appointed a National Policy Advisor by President Ma Ying-jeou
in 2009.
Chinese people
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track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
athlete. She was an Olympic medalist in 1968, and was named the Associated Press Athlete of the Year
Associated Press Athlete of the Year
The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press in 1931. At a time when women in sports were never given the same recognition as men, the AP offered a male and a female athlete of the year award to either a professional or amateur athlete...
for 1970.
Biography
Chi studied on the college level at the California State Polytechnic University, PomonaCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, or Cal Poly Pomona, is a public university located in Pomona, California, United States...
(Cal Poly Pomona) in Pomona, California
Pomona, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Pomona had a population of 149,058, a slight decline from the 2000 census population. The population density was 6,491.2 people per square mile...
, where she received most of her athletic training. As a student there, she won four U.S. national championships and over a two year period was the winner of 153 of the 154 events she entered. Representing the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
(as Taiwan), she won the bronze medal in the women's 80-meter hurdles in the 1968 Summer Olympics
1968 Summer Olympics
The 1968 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIX Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Mexico City, Mexico in October 1968. The 1968 Games were the first Olympic Games hosted by a developing country, and the first Games hosted by a Spanish-speaking country...
. In 1970, she broke or tied three world records, accomplishing this feat in the space of just one week. For her achievement, Chi Cheng was named the Associated Press Athlete of the Year
Associated Press Athlete of the Year
The first Athlete of the Year award in the United States was initiated by the Associated Press in 1931. At a time when women in sports were never given the same recognition as men, the AP offered a male and a female athlete of the year award to either a professional or amateur athlete...
. Also, she became the Director of Women's Athletics at the University of Redlands
University of Redlands
The University of Redlands is a private liberal arts and sciences university located in Redlands, California. The university's campus sits on near downtown Redlands. The university was founded in 1907 and was associated with the American Baptist Church. The land for the university was donated by...
, California, from 1974 to 1976.
Chi Cheng then returned to her native Taiwan, where she entered political life by being appointed the Secretary-General of the Republic of China Track and Field Association in 1977. Subsequently, she was Chairman until 1993 and Board Member from 1998 to 1999. Chi won three terms as a member of the Legislative Yuan
Legislative Yuan
The Legislative Yuan is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of China .The Legislative Yuan is one of the five branches of government stipulated by the Constitution of the Republic of China, which follows Sun Yat-sen's Three Principles of the People...
, serving from 1980 to 1989. She was appointed a National Policy Advisor by President Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou
Ma Ying-jeou is the 12th term and current President of the Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan, and the Chairman of the Kuomintang Party, also known as the Chinese Nationalist Party. He formerly served as Justice Minister from 1993 to 1996, Mayor of Taipei from 1998 to 2006, and Chairman...
in 2009.