Chen Yi-tung (Mandarin: 陳奕通; born 27 June 2003) is a foil fencer from Taiwan. He qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris as the first male Taiwanese Olympic fencer in 36 years.[1][2]
 Chen Yi-tung (left) qualifies for the 2024 Olympics | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Native name | 陳奕通 | |||||||||||||||||
| Nickname | Antonio[1] | |||||||||||||||||
| Born | 27 June 2003 | |||||||||||||||||
| Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in) | |||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Taiwan | |||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Fencing | |||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
editChen began fencing in 3rd grade, after trying out the sport at a Taiwanese summer camp. He made the national team at age 13.[3]
In 2018, he won a silver medal in the mixed team event at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics and placed 6th in boys' foil.[4][5] At the 2018 Asian Games Chen placed 6th in the Men's team foil in Jakarta, Indonesia.[6]
In 2022, Chen placed 8th in the Men's individual foil at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.[7] At the 2022 Asian Fencing Championships Chen placed 3rd in team foil, representing Chinese Taipei, or Taiwan, after defeating China 45-40 at Seoul, South Korea.[2]
In 2024, Chen qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris after defeating Samuel Elijah of Singapore 15-4 in Fujairah, UAE.[8] He was congratulated by many Taiwanese embassies in various countries including, India, Canada, The United States, and France.[9][10][11][12]
Personal life
editChen has two younger brothers, and two supportive parents who encourage his pursuit in becoming an elite fencer.[3] He attended the Xue Xue Institute in Taipei, Taiwan for secondary school.[13]
Chen attends the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), in Savannah, Georgia, majoring in graphic design.[3] Chen is "not only talented in fencing but also in art" leading to collaborations with an Italian fencing brand. He designs equipment and gear based on his artwork.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Chen Yi-tung becomes first Taiwan male Olympic fencer in 36 years - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ a b "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website". FIE.org. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ a b c Auchincloss, Madison (2024-06-21). "SCAD student becomes first male Taiwanese foil fencer in Olympics in 36 years". Georgia Public Broadcasting. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Olympedia – Chen Yi-Tung". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
- ^ "Fencing – Men's Foil Individual – Final Standings" (PDF). 9 October 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-11-16.
- ^ "Fencing - Men's Foil Team | Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang". 2018-08-29. Archived from the original on 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Results of the 2022 Asian Games Mens Individual Foil" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-10-10. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website". FIE.org. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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- ^ "Yi-Tung Chen - 2023-24 - Men's Fencing". SCAD Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
- ^ "Chen Yi-tung | Team Taiwan Paris 2024". Retrieved 14 July 2024.