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Wang Chen
Native name王晨
Nationality China  United States
ResidenceNew York City, New York, USA
Born (1974-01-17) January 17, 1974 (age 50)
Shanghai, China
Table tennis career
Playing styleShakehand

Wang Chen (Chinese: 王晨; pinyin: Wáng Chén; born 14 January 1971) is a female table tennis player from the United States of America.

Born in Shanghai, China, she moved to the United States in 2000 and currently resides in New York City. It was in New York City that she met her landlord (Jerry Wartski) who began to sponsor her in tournaments.[citation needed]

She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals of the singles competition. She also competed in the team competition, where they reached the play-off round for the bronze medal.

She announced her retirement on 21 August 2008.[1]

References

  1. ^ "Former Chinese table tennis player Wang Chen announces retirement". Xinhua. 21 August 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2009.

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