Wang Chen (table tennis)

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Wang.
Wang Chen
Native name 王晨
Nationality  China  United States
Residence New York City, New York, USA
Born (1974-01-17) January 17, 1974
Shanghai, China

Wang Chen (Chinese: 王晨; pinyin: Wáng Chén; born 14 January 1971) is a female table tennis player from the United States of America.

Born in Shanghai, China, she moved to the United States in 2000 and currently resides in New York City. It was in New York City that she met her landlord (Jerry Wartski) who began to sponsor her in tournaments.

She competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals of the singles competition. She also competed in the team competition, where they reached the play-off round for the bronze medal.

She announced her retirement on 21 August 2008.[1]

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