Rebecca Chin
Rebecca Chin is a retired British rower who competed in international events and a former Paralympic discus and shot put thrower in the F44 classification who competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics but was shifted to the F38 category as it was deemed appropriate for her unusual leg function. However, after her shot put event, she was stripped of her shot put silver medal due to an on the spot reclassification of her disability, Chin was born with hyperlax ankle ligaments.
During her rowing career, she competed in the women's fours events with Karen Bennett, Pippa Whittaker and Michelle Vezie.
Chin retired due to back injury in 2018 where she was aiming to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
