Chen Shih-hsin
Chen Shih-hsin is the first Taiwanese athlete to win a gold medal at the Olympics. She won the gold medal in the women's 49-kilogram category in taekwondo at the 2004 [Summer Olympics] on August 26.
Chen was recognized as one of the Taiwanese Ten [Outstanding Young Persons] in 2001. Currently, she is an associate professor at Tianmu Campus, [University of Taipei|University of Taipei].
Chen is of Taiwanese Aboriginal descent, with her mother being a member of the Atayal tribe.