Biography of Chen Aisen [Age, Height, Family, Awards & Net Worth]

“Dreams are best pursued by diving in headfirst.” And to whom it may be more befitting than to Chen Aisen, a professional diver from China, submerged in his diving dream and achieving Olympic victories one after another.

Aisen won two gold medals at the 2016 Summer Olympics. The medals were for the men’s synchronized 10m platform diving competition, where he partnered with Lin Yue and the men’s individual 10m platform.

Similarly, Aisen and his fellow Chinese diver Cao Yuan won a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with 470.58 points.

Chen Aisen

The British divers took gold this time at 2020 Tokyo with 471.81 points. Nonetheless, Aisen was seen giving his best.

Likewise, he also won the gold medal in the World Championship with his partners Yang Hao and Cao Yuan.

In this article, we will talk about Chen Aisen’s journey at Olympics. Let’s get started!

Quick Facts about Chen Aisen

Chen Aisen – Early Life and Family

Chen Aisen, the Olympian, was born on October 22, 1995, in Guangzhou, China. Unfortunately, not much information about his family and childhood could be found. We have mentioned the available information below:

Chen’s father is a self-employed businessman, while his mother is an accountant. The Olympian has been contributing to family finances since a very young age.

Not to mention, he acknowledges his responsibilities and fulfills them properly.

Aisen, ready to dive

Likewise, Chen has a sister. He has paid the majority portion of his sister university’s tuition fee. A well-brought-up Chinese kid indeed!

While giving an interview at the 2016 Rio Olympics, he mentions that he sends his bank card and bonus home.

He further added that he feels the responsibilities he is supposed to shoulder and hopes to help his family since he gets paid at the national diving team.

Beginning of the Journey of Becoming an Olympian

Chen started diving from a very young age. It can be assumed seeing the caliber that he has inside the pool.

The young athlete has been diving since he was in primary school. In fact, he competed casually and for school since then. He was selected by sports school coach Tan Jingyu in 2001. Aisen was a six years old kindergarten student at that time.

Jingyu saw Aisen and thought of training that young boy into becoming the Olympic champion in diving one day. The story of Chen Aisen ‘The Olympian’ hence began.

Aisen practiced gymnastics first and then started learning to dive at the age of 7.

Chen Aisen – University

Aisen went to Jinan University in Guangzhou and graduated from there. He majored in International Economics and Trade.

When he won two gold medals at the 2016 Olympics, he created history for Jinan University by becoming the first people to win gold from Jinan.

Similarly, Jinan University has been sending its students to compete in Olympics since 1936.

Chen has great affection towards his university and feels lucky to have had the opportunity of being a part of it.

He once said that Jinan was not the new starting point of his life, but it also helped him broaden his views towards the world.

Chen Aisen – Diving Career

Aisen participated at the East Asian Games’ men’s 10m synchronized event in 2009 held in Hong Kong. He won a gold medal partnering with Zhang Yanquan. It is fascinating to know that he was just 14 when he achieved this victory.

Likewise, he participated in the FINA Diving Grand Prix competitions for several years, winning many medals.

Similarly, Chen won the 10m synchro event at the Asian Championships in 2014 when he partnered with his 2009 buddy Zhang Yanquan.

Chen Aisen – Olympics

Chen participated in Olympics twice in the years 2016 and 2021. He won medals at both events.

2016 Rio de Janeiro

Chen Aisen competed in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro. He was just 20 then and considered one of the biggest diving enigmas.

It was his Olympics debut, and people had huge expectations from him. He has partnered with Lin Yue for the men’s 10m platform synchro. Lin had previously won gold in the 2008 Olympic synchronized event.

The duo of Chen and Lin won the gold medal with 496.98 in 2016 Rio de Janeiro.

Similarly, Aisen grabbed another victory and won a gold medal for men’s individual 10m platform with 585.30 points.

Chen demonstrated near-perfect performances at both events and became the first athlete to have won gold medals in both.

2020 Tokyo Olympics

Chen Aisen competed in the Olympics for the second time at 2020 Tokyo. He was pumped up with motivation and made Chinese people proud.

Likewise, Aisen won a silver medal with 470.58 points for the men’s 10m platform synchro. He had partnered with Cao Yuan for the event.

Daley Thomas and Lee Matty won gold beating Aisen and Yuan at 2020 Tokyo with little margin. The duo scored 471.81.

Chen Aisen – World Championships

Aisen has had a fair set of victories at the World Aquatic Championships. He won a gold medal at the 2015 Kazan World Championship for men’s 10m platform synchro partnering with Lin Yue.

Similarly, he won another gold medal at the 2017 Budapest World Championship for men’s 10m platform synchro.

This time he partnered with Yang Hao. The Chinese Olympian also won a silver medal at the same event for men’s individual 10m platform.

Chen also won a gold medal at the 2019 Gwangju World Championship for men’s 10m platform synchro, partnering with Cao Yuan.

Chen Aisen – World Cup

Aisen won the gold medal at the 2016 FINA Diving World Cup for men’s 10m platform synchro with his partner Lin Yue. The duo scored 456.00 points.

Similarly, the Aisen won a silver medal at the same event for the individual 10m platform with 534.25 points.

Aisen also won a gold medal at the 2018 FINA Diving World Cup for men’s 10m platform synchro with 491.73 points alongside Hao Yang.

Moreover, Aisen also won a gold medal for the same event for men’s individual 10m platform with 557.80 points.

Chen Aisen – World Series

Aisen has also been part of the FINA World Diving Series. In this series, world Olympics champions and runner-ups participate.

When Chen participated at the 2013 FINA Diving World Series, he grabbed three gold medals alongside Lin Yue in the men’s 10m platform synchro. The event was held in Moscow, Dubai, and Beijing legs.

He partnered with Lin again for the 2015 FINA Diving World Series, winning a total of five gold medals in the men’s 10m platform synchro.

Chen had several victories at FINA Diving World Series from the year 2013 to 2017. The accomplishments are mentioned below:

2013

• Beijing: Silver medal for the men’s 10m platform final and a gold medal for the men’s 10m synchro final
• Dubai: Silver medal for the men’s 10m platform final and a gold medal for the men’s 10m synchro final
• Moscow: Bronze medal for the men’s 10m platform final and a gold medal for the men’s 10m synchro final

2014

• London: Silver medal for the men’s 10m platform final and a gold medal for the men’s 10m synchro final
• Moscow: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and a silver medal for the men’s 10m synchro final

2015

• Beijing: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• Dubai: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• Kazan: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• London: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final

2016

• Beijing: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• Dubai: Silver medal for the men’s 10m platform final and a gold medal for the men’s 10m synchro final
• Windsor: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• Kazan: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final

2017

• Beijing: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• Guangzhou: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• Kazan: Gold medal for the men’s 10m platform final and men’s 10m synchro final
• Windsor: Silver medal for the men’s 10m platform final and a gold medal for the men’s 10m synchro final

Chen Aisen – Net Worth

The Chinese diver has earned a decent amount from his diving career. His net worth is estimated to be around $1 Million.

Social Media Presence

You can follow Aisen on Instagram via the link given below:

Instagram: 14.9k Followers 

Common Queries about Chen Aisen

Is Chen Aisen still diving?

The 26 years old Chinese diver Chen Aisen recently participated at the 2020 Tokyo and won a silver medal for the men’s 10m synchro final. He is still in the diving business.

How good is Chen Aisen?

Chen Aisen won two gold medals in 2016 Rio de Janeiro and one silver in 2020 Tokyo. He has also won several medals at World Aquatic Championships, FINA Diving World Cup, and FINA Diving World Series.

Therefore, it can be said that Aisen is one of the finest divers in the world all-time.