Chao Na (born March 13, 1980) is a Chinese swimmer. She is a former World Champion and Olympic silver medalist. She was born in Beijing.

Chao Na
Personal information
Full name晁 娜
NationalityChinese
Born (1980-03-13) March 13, 1980 (age 44)
Beijing
Height178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Sport
SportSwimming
StrokesFreestyle
Medal record
Women's swimming
Representing China
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1996 Atlanta 4x100 m freestyle
World Championships (SC)
Silver medal – second place 1995 Rio de Janeiro 100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1995 Rio de Janeiro 4x100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1997 Gothenburg 4x100 m freestyle
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1998 Bangkok 100 m freestyle
Gold medal – first place 1998 Bangkok 4×100 m freestyle

In 1995, Chao Na was selected for the 2nd FINA World Short Course Championships in Rio de Janeiro. She won a silver medal in the 100-metre freestyle and became world champion in the 4 x 100-metre freestyle relay. Two years later, at the 3rd FINA World Short Course Championships in Gothenburg, Chao Na again became world champion in the 4 x 100-metre freestyle relay. The winning Chinese relay team set a new world record, finishing at 3.34,55 minutes. The record remained unbeaten until 2006.

Chao Na participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning a silver medal in 4 x 100-metre freestyle relay.[1]

At the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Chao Na won a silver medal in the 100-metre freestyle and swam to victory in the 4 x 100-metre freestyle relay.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Chao Na. Sports-reference. Retrieved on 2011-03-23.
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