Abstract

ALL FOUR MEMBERS OF China's team won gold medals at the 38th International Chemistry Olympiad held July 2-11 in Gyeongsan, South Korea. In a three-way tie for second place, Taiwan, the Russian Federation, and the host country each won three gold and one silver medal. Poland ranked fifth, earning two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. China did not participate in last year's Olympiad but had won the three previous international competitions. Olympiad organizers awarded a total of 28 gold, 56 silver, and 81 bronze medals in Gyeongsan, which is south of Seoul. More than 250 students from 68 countries competed in theoretical and practical exams that each lasted five hours. Cheng-Yi Kao of Taiwan won an individual award for performance on the practical test, while Lichao Cai of China received recognition for excellence on the theoretical component. Hande Boyaci from Turkey earned the award for Best Female Student. U.S. team members Michael R. ...

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