Chen Xiaoxia

Chen Xiaoxia

Personal information
Native name	陳肖霞
Nationality	China
Born	(1962-10-08) October 8, 1962 Dongguan, Guangdong
Sport
Sport	Diving
Event(s)	3 m, 10 m
Retired	1984
Medal record Women's Diving Representing China FINA Diving World Cup 1981 Mexico City 10 m platform 1983 The Woodlands 10 m platform Asian Games 1978 Bangkok 10 m platform Universiade 1981 Bucharest 10 m platform 1979 Mexico City 10 m platform 1979 Mexico City 3 m springboard

Chen Xiaoxia (Chinese: 陈肖霞; born October 8, 1962) is a former Chinese diver and the first Chinese world champion in diving.

Early Life

Chen was born in Dongguan, Guangdong Province.

Career

Chen started diving training in 1973, and was recruited to Guangdong provincial team the next year. In 1976, she won 2nd place in national competition, and was admitted to Chinese national team the following year. In 1978, Chen competed at Asian Games and won gold medal in women's platform diving.

Chen claimed gold medal at the 1979 Summer Universiade, thus becoming the first Chinese world champion in diving. She also claimed gold medal at the 1981 and 1983 FINA Diving World Cup. However, due to China's boycott to the 1980 Moscow Olympics, Chen didn't win Olympic champion at the climax of her career. Four years later, Chen competed at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and claimed 4th place. She retired after that.

References

Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Chen Xiaoxia". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2010.