London 2012: The Countdown Series: Chinese Taipei

174 days to go until the London games. Up next on the parade of nations: Chinese Taipei (TPE).

(only used for Olympic competition)

Chinese Taipei has participated in the summer Olympics since 1984. Their athletes have won a total of 13 medals, including two gold medals, in the summer Olympics.

Chu Mu Yen (pictured) and Chen Shih Hsien are their only gold medalists to date. Both won in their flyweight classes in taekwondo, and both at Athens 2004.

As of now, 21 athletes will be in seven events. In addition to taekwondo, athletics, swimming and weightlifting will also be represented.

Up next: Colombia