About Chen Yan
Born 1979. Chen Yan is a Chinese swimmer.
Chen Yan (; born May 2, 1979, in Nanjing, Jiangsu) is a former Chinese swimmer. She won the bronze medal in the 4×100 m medley relay at the 1996 Summer Olympics. At the 1997 FINA Short Course World Championships she won the gold medal in the 200 m backstroke and the silver medal in the 100 m backstroke. She failed a drug test at the 1998 Asian Games and was suspended from competition for four years.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Chen Yan?
Chinese swimmer (1979-)
When was Chen Yan born?
Chen Yan was born on 2 May 1979 in Nanjing.
What is Chen Yan's occupation?
Chen Yan is a swimmer.
What nationality is Chen Yan?
Chen Yan is Chinese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Chen Yan (swimmer, born 1979)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chen Yan. https://biography.guide/chen-yan-swimmer/
MLA: "Chen Yan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chen-yan-swimmer/.
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