Career
Later that year at Chinese National Games, she broke world record at 400m individual medley. She participated in 1996 and 2000 two Olympic Games but did not medal. Not to be confused with Chen Yan (swimmer, born 1979), she has never tested positive in any drug test.
She started college in China and transferred to UH Manoa in 2002 as a sophomore.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in 3 years, and swam on an Athlete Full Scholarship. She has recently completed a master"s degree at UH and has been working in recreation management.
She is now the head coach for Punahou Aquatics in Honolulu, Hawaii.
In long course
400m medley: 4:34.79 World Record (October 13, 1997)
400m freestyle: 4:05.00 Asian Record (October 17, 1997)
800m freestyle: 8:27.94 Asian Record (October 20, 1997).
