Chen Qian (pentathlete) explained

Chen Qian
Birth Date:14 January 1987
Weight:54kg (119lb)
Sport:Modern Pentathlon
Coach:Wang Ke
Updated:27 May 2016

Chen Qian (; born 14 January 1987 in Suzhou, Jiangsu) is a female Chinese modern pentathlete who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London finishing in 5th place on both occasions.[1]

She won the gold medal in the individual event at the 2009 World Modern Pentathlon Championships.[2]

She competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics coming in fourth place. However Chen was disqualified for doping. She was suspended for 4 years and retired from the sport[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chen Qian Bio, Stats, and Results. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418064506/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ch/chen-qian-1.html. dead. 2020-04-18. Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. 2016-07-03.
  2. Web site: Union International de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM) Athletes Profiles. www.pentathlon.org. 2016-07-03.
  3. Web site: 2017-09-11. UIPM statement on Qian Chen (CHN). 2021-08-07. Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne (UIPM). en.