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My Take
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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chen Chuan-show
- Name (Japanese)
- 陳全壽
- Reading
- ちん・ぜんじゅ
- Born
- September 9, 1941 (age 84)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Height
- 172 cm
- Occupation
- athlete / athletics competitor
2. Background
- University
- Tokyo University of Education
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%99%B3%E5%85%A8%E5%A3%BD
Frequently asked questions
When was Chen Chuan-show born?
Born September 9, 1941 (age 84).
What does Chen Chuan-show do?
Chen Chuan-show works as athlete, athletics competitor.
How tall is Chen Chuan-show?
Chen Chuan-show is 172 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.