FEATURE/Documentary tells 'forgotten' story of Taiwan's 1st Olympic medalist
09/25/2024 10:49 AM
Several Taiwanese athletes became household names at this year's Paris Olympics, most prominently among them Lin Yu-ting (林郁婷), who overcame controversy to win Taiwan's first-ever Olympic gold in boxing.
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