Wu Chia-ying

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Wu Chia-ying
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Wu Chia-ying (born October 25, 1992) is a Taiwanese sport shooter. She is currently playing for the Chinese Taipei team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 25 metre pistol event, in which she placed 27th, and the women's 10 metre air pistol event, in which she placed 19th. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Chia Ying Wu". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  2. "25m Pistol Women - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 23, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  3. "10m Air Pistol Women - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 23, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2016.