Chang Jung-lin

Chang Jung-lin (born May 2, 1985) is a Taiwanese professional 8-ball and Nine-ball pool player.

Chang Jung-Lin
Chang competing at the 2023 Swanee 9 Ball Memorial
Born (1985-05-02) 2 May 1985[1]
Sport country Chinese Taipei
Pool games8-Ball, Nine-Ball
Tournament wins
World Champion8-Ball (2012)
Medal record
Representing  Chinese Taipei
Men's Eight-Ball
2013 World Games
Silver medal – second place 2013 Cali Singles

He became WPA World Eight-ball Champion in 2012 and won the silver medal at the 2013 World Games for Nine-ball.[1] Jun-Lin is a former world number 1, having done so first after winning WPA World Eight-ball Championship in 2012.[2]

He studied at Chinese Culture University and is currently married.

Career

At the 2012 WPA World Eight-ball Championship, Jung-lin defeated compatriot Fu Che-wei in the final 11–6, after previously winning his semi-final 9–7 against Chris Melling.[3][4][5]

In 2013, Chang would compete in the 2013 World Games, reaching the final of the Men's Nine-Ball championships, where he would become runner-up to England's Darren Appleton, with the score ending 10–11.[6][1][7]

He began playing with Predator in 2017.[8]

Career titles and achievements

References
  1. "Info System: Athletes / CHANG Jung-Lin". worldgames2013.sportresult.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  2. "Rankings Standings: US Open 2012". wpa-pool.com. World Pool-Billiard Association. Archived from the original on November 23, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  3. "PARTY IN CHINESE-TAIPEI! – WPA Pool". WPA Pool. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  4. "2012 World 8 Ball Championships". aebf.com.au. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  5. "Jun Lin Chang wins World 8-Ball Championship". azbilliards.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  6. "The World Games 2013 Pool Event – Men Division". azbilliards.com. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  7. "Info System: Schedule / Schedule by Date (Billiard Sports) / Bracket – Men's Pool". worldgames2013.sportresult.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  8. "JUNG LIN CHANG".
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