Lin Pei-hsuan Achieves 3-Peat in Heptathlon; Eyes Nagoya Asian Games Qualification
Lin Pei-hsuan, a star athlete from Tung-Thai High School, completed a triple crown in the women's heptathlon at the National Middle School Athletic Games. Despite injuries, she is now focusing on the U20 Asian Championships to qualify for the Nagoya Asian Games.
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(CNA Reporter Chen Jung-chen, Chiayi, 22nd) The 2026 National Middle School Athletic Games kicked off in Chiayi. Track and field talent Lin Pei-hsuan from Tung-Thai High School in Hsinchu County secured her third consecutive title in the women's heptathlon today, and will next aim for Nagoya Asian Games qualification at the U20 Asian Athletics Championships.
As the first junior high school student in Taiwan's history to reach the Asian Games qualification standard, Lin Pei-hsuan is now facing her final National Games of her student career. Although she failed all three attempts in the high jump and missed the podium in that event, she successfully completed her 3-peat in the heptathlon today with a total score of 4543 points, bringing her career gold medal count at the National Games to nine.
Lin mentioned in a post-race interview that her condition was not ideal, describing the preparation period as 'disastrous.' Two weeks before the race, she suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, followed by cramps and a sprained foot, leaving her with almost no energy. She had to rely on painkillers and sheer willpower to finish, even cramping during the final 800-meter event.
Missing the chance to end her National Games career with 10 golds, Lin noted that her lack of training due to multiple setbacks affected her confidence and certainty. 'Now I need to regain my confidence, otherwise, the more I compete, the less confident I'll become.'
Lin is expected to travel to Japan next week for the Shizuoka International Athletics meet and will focus on the U20 Asian Athletics Championships to seek qualification for the Nagoya Asian Games. Coach Chen Hong-jie revealed that if she fails to qualify, he will arrange for her to undergo 3 to 4 months of overseas training in Japan, hoping to stimulate her growth through a different environment.
As the first junior high school student in Taiwan's history to reach the Asian Games qualification standard, Lin Pei-hsuan is now facing her final National Games of her student career. Although she failed all three attempts in the high jump and missed the podium in that event, she successfully completed her 3-peat in the heptathlon today with a total score of 4543 points, bringing her career gold medal count at the National Games to nine.
Lin mentioned in a post-race interview that her condition was not ideal, describing the preparation period as 'disastrous.' Two weeks before the race, she suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, followed by cramps and a sprained foot, leaving her with almost no energy. She had to rely on painkillers and sheer willpower to finish, even cramping during the final 800-meter event.
Missing the chance to end her National Games career with 10 golds, Lin noted that her lack of training due to multiple setbacks affected her confidence and certainty. 'Now I need to regain my confidence, otherwise, the more I compete, the less confident I'll become.'
Lin is expected to travel to Japan next week for the Shizuoka International Athletics meet and will focus on the U20 Asian Athletics Championships to seek qualification for the Nagoya Asian Games. Coach Chen Hong-jie revealed that if she fails to qualify, he will arrange for her to undergo 3 to 4 months of overseas training in Japan, hoping to stimulate her growth through a different environment.