Taiwan’s History at the Olympics- Fact Sheet & Photos

A look at Taiwan's memorable moments, and glorious medals from a turbulent Olympic history.  

The first Olympic Games were held in Athens, Greece in 1896.

1895-1945- Under Japan Occupation

• The Olympics were held 14 times during this period. 10~summer  4~winter.
• There weren’t any Taiwanese athletes on the Japanese Olympic team during this time.

1945-present- Republic of China

• Taiwan has won 36 medals in total, all from the summer games
• Before Tokyo 2020, Taiwan’s highest medal tally was 5, done twice in 2000 and 2004
• Taiwan has won 7 Gold, 11 Silver, and 18 Bronze
• Taiwan won its first medal in 1960, its first gold in 2004
• Taiwan has competed in the winter Olympics 12 times, and is still pursuing its first medal
• Since 1984, Taiwan has competed as Chinese Taipei, due to pressure from the People’s Republic of China. They’re also not permitted to use their flag or national anthem
• Taiwan has had the most success at weightlifting(10 medals) & Taekwondo (9 medals)
• 6 Taiwanese athletes have won Olympic 2 medals, no one has won 3
• Hsu-Shu ching is the only Taiwanese athlete to win 2 Olympic gold medals- weightlifting
• 1976 Montreal- Taiwan boycotts over name dispute
• 1980 Moscow- Taiwan boycotts over name dispute