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Did Shen Chen ever compete in the Olympics?

  • Yes

  • No

  • She was a reserve

  • She was selected but did not compete

Answer

Shen Chen did compete in the Olympics. In 1932, she represented China in the women's 100-meter backstroke event at the 1932 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. She finished seventh in her heat with a time of 1:24.0, failing to advance to the semifinals.
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