Chen Jianxin (curler)

Chen Jianxin
Born15 June 1992 (1992-06-15) (age 33)
Jiuxian, Beijing, China
World Wheelchair Championship
appearances
4 (2017, 2020, 2021, 2025)
Paralympic
appearances
3 (2018, 2022, 2026)
Medal record
Wheelchair curling
Representing  China
Paralympic Games
2018 PyeongChang Mixed team
2022 Beijing Mixed team
2026 Milano Cortina Mixed team
World Championship
2021 Beijing Mixed Team
2025 Stevenston Mixed Team

Chen Jianxin (Chinese: 陈建新; pinyin: Chén Jiànxīn, born 15 June 1992[1] in Jiuxian, Beijing) is a Chinese wheelchair curling player. He participated at the 2018 Winter Paralympics and 2022 Winter Paralympics, and won a gold medal at both games.[2]

Career

His legs were amputated in 2010 following a motorcycle accident.[3]

References

  1. ^ "2018 Winter Paralympics - Chen Jianxin". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Jianxin Chen". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  3. ^ Wang, Qipeng (2 May 2018). "北京榜样陈建新:涅槃重生 零的突破". Beijing Evening News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 5 May 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2019.