Rebecca Chin
Rebecca Chin (born December 11, 1991) is a retired British rower who competed in international events and a former Paralympic discus and shot put thrower in the F44 classification who competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics but was shifted to the F38 category as it was deemed appropriate for her unusual leg function. However, after her shot put event, she was stripped of her shot put silver medal due to an on the spot reclassification of her disability, Chin was born with hyperlax ankle ligaments.[1]
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| Born | 11 December 1991 St Asaph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Salford Quays, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Rowing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Agecroft Rowing Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Hamish Burrell Robin Williams | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retired | 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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During her rowing career, she competed in the women's fours events with Karen Bennett, Pippa Whittaker and Michelle Vezie.[2][3]
Chin retired due to back injury in 2018 where she was aiming to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics.[4]
References
- "World Rowing Championships: Rebecca Chin on overcoming Paralympic disappointment". BBC Sport. 29 September 2017.
- "Rebecca Chin's journey from the Paralympic discus to World Championship rower". The Telegraph. 10 August 2017.
- "Rebecca Chin - Profile". British Rowing. 11 December 2019.
- "North Wales ace Rebecca Chin calls time on an 'OAR-some' career". North Wales Live. 30 July 2018.
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