Chen Chuan-show

Chen Chuan-show earns my sincere respect. Born in Taiwan in 1941, he competed in both the 100 metres and the decathlon at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, an extraordinary double for an Asian athlete of that era. Reaching the world stage in pure sprinting and the all-rounder's gauntlet at once reveals rare versatility. That he studied at Tokyo University of Education, forerunner of Tsukuba, suggests a man who pursued sport with intellect as much as legs. Beyond any record, I want to remember him as one of the pioneers who opened a path for post-war Asian athletics, and that legacy deserves lasting acknowledgment.

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Name (English)

Chen Chuan-show

Name (Japanese)

陳全壽

Reading

ちん・ぜんじゅ

Born

September 9, 1941 (age 85)

Height

172 cm

Occupation

athlete / athletics competitor

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Virgo / Snake

University

Tokyo University of Education

• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chen%20Chuan-show
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E5%85%A8%E5%A3%BD
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8357053

Tags

• athlete
• athletics competitor

Last updated

November 2, 2026

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