1. Overview
Wu Chia-ying (吳佳穎Wu Chia-yingKorean, born October 25, 1992) is a Taiwanese sport shooter. She represents Chinese Taipei in international competitions, demonstrating a versatile athletic background that began with Taekwondo before her transition to shooting in high school. Throughout her career, Wu has competed at the highest levels, including the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. She has also secured multiple team medals at the Asian Shooting Championships, highlighting her consistent performance in the sport.
2. Early life and background
Wu Chia-ying's early life saw her involved in athletics from a young age, initially focusing on a different sport before finding her calling in shooting.
2.1. Birth and childhood
Wu Chia-ying was born on October 25, 1992. Specific details about her childhood environment or family background are not widely available in public records.
2.2. Early athletic career (Taekwondo)
During her middle and high school years, Wu Chia-ying was an active Taekwondo athlete. This initial engagement in competitive sports laid a foundation for her future athletic pursuits, developing discipline and a competitive spirit.
3. Transition to sport shooting
While still attending high school, Wu Chia-ying made a significant change in her athletic career, transitioning from Taekwondo to sport shooting. This shift marked the beginning of her professional journey in the sport she would become known for.
4. Sporting career
Wu Chia-ying has built a notable career as a sport shooter, participating in major international events and securing various achievements.
4.1. Early competitions
One of her early significant appearances as a shooter was at the 2014 Asian Games held in Incheon, South Korea. In the 10m air pistol event final, she finished in 6th place.
4.2. Olympic Games participation
Wu Chia-ying has competed in multiple Summer Olympic Games.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, she participated in two events. In the women's 25 metre pistol event, she ranked 27th. She also competed in the women's 10 metre air pistol event, where she placed 19th.
She continued to represent Chinese Taipei at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
4.3. Asian Shooting Championships
Wu Chia-ying has also achieved success at the Asian Shooting Championships, contributing to team medal wins.
| Year | Event | Medal |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kuwait City | 10 m air pistol team | Silver |
| 2023 Changwon | 10 m air pistol team | Silver |
| 2023 Changwon | 25 m pistol team | Bronze |