| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 November 1987 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Chinese Taipei |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | long-distance running |
| Updated on 2 September 2015. | |
Hsieh Chien-ho (born 25 November 1987) is a female Taiwanese long-distance runner. She competed in the marathon event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China. [1]
On January 28, 2018, Hsieh placed fourth in the Osaka Half Marathon with a time of 1:12:19, breaking her own national record by three minutes. [2]
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