Chang Jung-lin

Chang Jung-Lin (born May 2, 1985) is a Taiwanese 8-ball and Nine-ball pool player. 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 in 8-Ball Pool, having done so first after the US Open in 2012.[3]

Chang Jung-Lin
Born (1985-05-02) 2 May 1985[1]
Sport country Chinese Taipei
Pool games8-Ball, Nine-Ball
Tournament wins
World Champion8-Ball (2012)
Ranking info
Current WPA ranking 5 (as of 7 February 2019)
Current Euro Tour ranking (as of 16 Dec 2019)
Highest WPA ranking5[2]
Medal record
Representing  Chinese Taipei
Men's Eight-Ball
2013 World Games
2013 Cali Singles

Career

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

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.[7][1][8]

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References
  1. "Info System: Athletes / CHANG Jung-Lin". worldgames2013.sportresult.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  2. "Ranking - WPA Pool". WPA Pool. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
  3. "Rankings Standings: US Open 2012". wpa-pool.com. World Pool-Billiard Association. Archived from the original on November 23, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2016.
  4. "PARTY IN CHINESE-TAIPEI! – WPA Pool". WPA Pool. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  5. "2012 World 8 Ball Championships". aebf.com.au. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  6. "Jun Lin Chang wins World 8-Ball Championship". azbilliards.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  7. "The World Games 2013 Pool Event – Men Division". azbilliards.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  8. "Info System: Schedule / Schedule by Date (Billiard Sports) / Bracket – Men's Pool". worldgames2013.sportresult.com. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
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