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Taiwan wins big at International Earth Science Olympiad
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Taipei, Sept. 27 (CNA) Taiwan students captured three gold medals and one silver at the just-concluded 4th International Earth Science Olympiad in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Among the gold medal winners was Yang Hung-yi from National Tainan Senior High School, who also won a gold medal at the International Chemistry Olympiad last year,
Yang, back home after his victory, said he was thrilled with his gold medal performance. But despite his winning performances in earth science and chemistry, he said he "loves physics most" and is hoping to compete in the International Physics Olympiad next year.
In addition to Yang, Huang Po-han of National Taichung First Senior High School and Chang Chih-chin of National Yilan Senior High School also won gold medals.
Lu Kun-lin of National Taichung Senior High School pocketed a silver medal.
Lin Pay-liam, an associate professor at National Central University and Taiwan's team leader, said this year's Olympiad featured field tests in the areas of geology, astronomy, atmospheric sciences, and oceanology, and Yang had the highest scores in the latter two categories.
The competition consists of two parts: theoretical and practical examinations. The theoretical examination asked participants to solve earth science problems. The practical exam includes experiments that the participants must complete within a set period of time.
Sixty-seven senior high school students from 19 countries took part in this year's competition, and a total of seven golds, 14 silvers and 26 bronzes were awarded.
Taiwan has performed well since first taking part in the competition in 2007. It has ranked at the top for the fourth consecutive year and has won a total of 12 gold medals and four silver medals.
(By Lin Szu-yu and Lilian Wu) enditem/ls
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