Taiwanese Olympic medalist Lee Chih-kai (李智凱) won the gold medal in his best event, the pommel horse, at the Singapore Open on Saturday, and he is not the only one bringing medals back to Taiwan.
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Born and raised in Pingtung County, gymnast Lin Yi-chen (林宜蓁) gracefully mounts the beam at the 2023 Singapore Open gymnastics competition. Lin won a total of three gold medals, including two individual medals on beam and vault.
In an interview with Lin, she says she was nervous competing in the Singapore Open for the first time. However, she says her performance exceeded her expectations, and she will work hard for the Asian Gymnastics Championships that start in Singapore on June 10.
News of her stellar performance quickly traveled back to her hometown and Pingtung County Commissioner Chou Chun-mi (周春米) recorded a congratulatory message. Chou thanks Lin for her efforts and says her medals will help elevate Pingtung’s gymnastics to an international level.
With another competition right around the corner, Lin looks to tumble her way to more medals with her teammates.