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Yueling Chen Blocked from US Olympic Team by China 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Womens 20K WalkzGR='ca-about-health_js';var ziRfw=0;function zIpSS(u){zpu(0,u,280,375,"ssWin")}function zIlb(l,t,f){var u=new Array([["1/XJ/W9","1/XJ/WP"],["1/XK/WB","1/XK/WQ"],["18/15m","1/XL/WR"]],[["18/15o","18/1Pp"]],[["1/XJ/WA","1/XJ/WP"],["1/XK/WC","1/XK/WQ"],["18/15m","1/XL/WR"],["18/15o","18/1Pp"]]);var p=l.parentNode.parentNode.parentNode.parentNode.id=="oC"?0:1;var clk;if(arguments.length==3){if(t==1){f=0}if(t==2&&!zIos(l.href)){f=3}clk=u[t][f][p]}else{var c=l.parentNode.parentNode.className;var t=c=="obE"?0:(c=="obS"?1:(c=="obO"?2:-1));var f=t==0?2:(t==1?0:(t==2&&zIos(l.href)?2:(t==2&&!zIos(l.href)?3:-1)));clk=u[t][f][p]}if(!clk)clk="18/15p";zT(l,clk)}function zIos(u){var r=(u.indexOf("&zu=")>0&&(u.substr(u.indexOf("&zu=")).indexOf("about.com")>0)||u.indexOf("http://")0)?false:true;return r}zOBT=" Ads"#m9{margin:1em 0;}#m9 .sub a {float:left;width:150px;}
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z930=zpreC(930,48);if(thin){z930=0};z160=zpreC(160,600);z336=zpreC(336,280);z728=zpreC(728,90);z155=zpreC(336,155);zItw=160;Search Walkingvar h2=document.getElementsByTagName("h2")[0];if(h2.getElementsByTagName("a")[0].firstChild.nodeValue.length>28)h2.className="long";HomeHealthWalkingif(z930==0 && z728>0){adunit('','',uy,ch,gs,728,90,'1','lb',1)} Emailw(x2+zWl+'?p=1" zT="18/1[N" rel="nofollow">Print')WalkingWeight LossTraining & WorkoutsShoes & Gear if(z930>0){adunit('','',uy,ch,gs,930,48,'1','s',1)}Filed In:WalkingYueling Chen Earns US Olympic SlotBut Blocked by Chinese Olympic Committee  Chen at Sacramento Olympic Trials July, 2000 Dateline: August 1, 2000: Yueling Chen was the first Chinese track athlete towin a gold medal at the Olympic Games - in the 10,000 meter walk at Barcelona,1992. She emigrated to the US in 1993 and achieved citizenship on April12, 2000. Chen earned a berth on the US Olympic Team inthe 20K Walk at the Sacramento Olympic Trials, July 16, coming in second behindMichelle Rohl but still within the A standard. However, InternationalOlympic Committee (IOC) Charter Rule 46.2 requires that there be a three year waiting periodafter acquiring new citizenship before allowing an athlete to compete for a new country. This period can be waived, but both of the following are required:1) the agreement of both the former and new National Olympic Committees and the International Federation for that sport, and 2) the approval of the IOC Executive Board. The Chinese National Olympic Committee has informed the US Olympic Committeethat they do not agree that Yueling Chen be allowed to compete for the US at theSydney Olympic Games in September, 2000. This is despite previous approvalin May, 2000 for her to represent the US in international competitions, andagreement to allow three other Chinese athletes to compete on the US OlympicTeam.  Chen tries on her US Olympic Team uniform, July 2000 "The rule is a good rule because it stops athletes that hop from one countryto another. But Yueling retired in 1992 and got stamps from everyone in China to move to the US tocontinue her education. When she came to the US she did not train for six years. She proceeded to become a citizenby the normal process and in 2000 became a citizen. So, everything she has done has been the normal process. Some countries haveone year, two years or immediately to become a citizen," said Chen's manager/coachDerek Boosey. "This rule can be overturned if the IOC decides to overturn it." Franklin Servan-Schreiber of the IOC, contacted August 8,commented, "The Olympic Charter states that an athlete has to wait three years afterreceiving a new citizenship before competing for her new nation, unless the prior nationagrees to the transfer. It is a very clear rule. The IOC does not get involved." "This move by the Chinese Olympic Committee is a little unexpected because they approved 2 table tennis players and 1badminton player to represent the US. Even though Yueling's Olympic Trials time was not sogreat due to cramps (she was doubling up afterwards) she is considered a wildcard because her Chineseteammates have never beaten her," said Boosey. China denied accusations that they feared Chen would perform better thanChinese walkers, as quoted in Sports Illustrated: "Chen is no threat for China. The fact that she is not participating makes nodifference to us," the spokesman said. What does the future hold for Yueling? "Yueling wants to at least march in theOlympic Opening Ceremony. She is an American citizen. This a women's issue andan American issue. Why should an American who has doneeverything right have this happen?" asked Boosey. The leading US Women's 20K walker, Michelle Rohl, said,"I agree that it is unfair that she is unable to compete, though the ruledoesn't appear to be in her favor. She obviously is not trying to country hop,she wants to be a US citizen and has lived in this country for a number of yearsso it appears that China is just being vindictive."  Chen with her 1992 Olympic Gold Medal and model of statue Chen remains a national hero in China, with a life-sizedbronze statue in her hometown and intense media interest in her since sheresumed her racewalking career and made the US Olympic Team. Sinceattending college in the US, Chen has worked in marketing for a nutritionalcompany. She also is very active in charity work with the SpecialOlympics, Senior Olympics, and racewalking clinics. Ironically, shevisited China this year to promote the Special Olympics China with the GreatWall charity event also featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The Chineseare using many images of Yueling Chen in their advertising for a bid for the2006 Olympic Games. While she had the blessing of the Chinese Olympic Committeeto pursue her dreams in the US in 1993, those dreams are in danger today. The International Olympic Committee's Executive Committee could still grant Chenpermission to represent the US. Yueling and coach Boosey hope that theOlympic Spirit will prevail in her case.Next Page >> Chen Speaks Out Update: Aug. 10: China Grants Waiver for Chen Yueling Chen OfficialWebsite Michelle Rohl Rolls on to the Sydney2000 Olympics Immigration Information and issues from About.comOlympic Racewalking GuidesViewer's Guide to OlympicRacewalkingWomen's 20KMen's 20KMen's 50KRacewalk Rankings and Recordsw('New posts to the Walking forums:600 Walks in Novemberrequesting rehab hintsNovember Miles 2008') Photos (c) 2000 Derek Boosey, licensed to About.com Related ArticlesYueling Chen on Way to Olympics as China Decides to Give Waiver for 2000 Sy...Yueling Chen Blocked from US Olympic Team by China 2000 Sydney Olympic Game...2000 Sydney Olympic Games Womens 20K WalkMichelle Rohl Rolls On to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games Womens 20K WalkGeography of the Olympic Games  Guide since 1996 Wendy BumgardnerWalking Guide Sign up for my NewsletterMy BlogMy Forum zSB(2,5);Walking Newsletter - Sign up!Discuss in my ForumzSB(3,3)if(z336>0){w(''+ap[0]+at[4]+as[0]);adunit('','','about.com',ch,gs,336,280,'1','bb',3);w('')}if(z155>0){w(''+ap[0]+at[4]+as[0]);adunit('','','about.com',ch,gs,336,155,'1','ps',4);w('')}zob();if(zp[7].d){Dsp(zp[7],'ip')}if(zp[11].d){Dsp(zp[11],'ip')}Explore WalkingMust ReadsWalking for Weight Loss10 Walking MistakesHow to Start WalkingWalking Shoes & GearWalk of Life 10-Week ProgramMost PopularCalories Per Day Calculator - Basal Metabolic RateCalories Burned WalkingHow to Walk for Weight ControlIdeal Weight CalculatorAm I Walking Enough?SearchBy CategoryWalking Off WeightPedometer WalkingTreadmillsBeginnersFitness Walking & WorkoutsWalking ProgramsWalking FastHalf Marathon & MarathonBlisters and Heel PainGet Healthy WalkingWhat to Eat and DrinkWalking Clubs and PartnersTrails, Walk Events & ToursWalking Clothing & GearWalking ShoessplitList(gEI('bc2').getElementsByTagName('ul')[0]);More from About.comWork Hard, Travel EasyThe best tips for business travelers.Dog CareGet tips on training and caring for dogs of all ages.48 Hours in VegasPlan a hot weekend in Sin City.Hotel AdviceThe must-stay hotels worldwide.Browse All About.comprepareTools();zCi();validateForms();Walkingvar h2=document.getElementsByTagName("h2")[0];if(h2.getElementsByTagName("a")[0].firstChild.nodeValue.length>28)h2.className="long";HomeHealthWalkingMost PopularLatest ArticlesAdd to: iGoogleMy Yahoo!RSSAlso from About.com:Calorie Count PlusUCompareHealthCareAdvertising InfoNews & EventsWork at AboutSiteMapAll TopicsReprintsHelpUser AgreementEthics PolicyPatent Info.Privacy PolicyOur StoryBe a Guide©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.All rights reserved.![]() var tcdacmd="dt;da"; |
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