1. Life and early career
Chen Szu-yuan was born on February 7, 1981, in the Republic of China. His early career in archery laid the foundation for his later success on the international stage.
2. Competitive career
Chen Szu-yuan's competitive career includes significant participation in major international archery events, most notably the Summer Olympics, where he achieved considerable success.
2.1. 2004 Summer Olympics
Chen competed for the Republic of China, representing Chinese Taipei, at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. In the men's individual archery event, he demonstrated strong performance, winning his first three elimination matches to advance to the quarter-finals. In the quarter-finals, Chen faced Laurence Godfrey of Great Britain. Despite a close match, Chen was defeated 110-108 in the 12-arrow contest, ultimately placing 7th overall in the individual competition. Beyond his individual efforts, Chen was a crucial member of the Chinese Taipei men's archery team that secured a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics, marking a significant achievement in his career and for his country.
2.2. 2008 Summer Olympics
At the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, China, Chen Szu-yuan once again represented Chinese Taipei. In the men's individual ranking round, he finished with a total of 654 points, which positioned him as the 38th seed for the final competition bracket. In the first round of eliminations, Chen faced Muhammad Marbawi of Malaysia, whom he narrowly defeated 107-106. However, in the second round, Chen was eliminated from the competition after losing 109-101 to Balzhinima Tsyrempilov.
Chen also participated in the men's team event alongside his teammates Kuo Cheng-wei and Wang Cheng-pang. Their combined scores from the ranking round-Chen's 654, Wang's 667, and Kuo's 659-placed them in seventh position going into the team elimination rounds. In their first-round match, the Chinese Taipei team proved stronger than the United States team, defeating them 222-218. However, their campaign concluded in the quarter-finals when they were unable to overcome the Ukrainean team, losing 214-211.
2.3. Other international competitions
Beyond his Olympic appearances, Chen Szu-yuan has achieved notable success in other major international archery competitions. At the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha, Qatar, he was a member of the men's team that earned a silver medal. He also contributed to his team's success at the Asian Archery Championships, securing bronze medals. These included a bronze medal at the 2005 Asian Archery Championships in New Delhi, India, and another bronze medal at the 2009 Asian Archery Championships in Denpasar, Indonesia.
3. Medal record
Chen Szu-yuan's significant achievements in international archery competitions are summarized in the following medal record:
| Competition | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Athens | Men's Team | Silver |
| 2006 Doha | Men's Team | Silver |
| 2005 New Delhi | Men's Team | Bronze |
| 2009 Denpasar | Men's Team | Bronze |
4. Legacy and reception
Chen Szu-yuan's career is marked by notable achievements in international archery, particularly his Olympic silver medal, establishing him as a significant figure in Taiwanese sports.
4.1. Positive reception
Chen Szu-yuan's consistent performance and medal wins at major international events, including the Olympic Games, Asian Games, and Asian Archery Championships, are clear indicators of his positive reception and status as a highly regarded athlete. His achievements contribute to his legacy as a skilled archer who brought honor to the Republic of China. His career statistics and biographical information are publicly available on prominent sports databases such as the [https://www.worldarchery.sport/profile/940/chen-szu-yuan/biography World Archery Federation], [https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/102895 Olympedia], and [https://web.archive.org/web/20161204000000/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ch/chen-szu-yuan-1.html Sports Reference], reflecting official recognition of his contributions to the sport.