Chen Yi-tung

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
Chen Yi-tung (left) qualifies for the 2024 Olympics
Personal information
Native name陳奕通
NicknameAntonio[1]
Born (2003-06-27) 27 June 2003
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
CountryTaiwan
SportFencing
Medal record
Mens's foil (fencing)
Youth Olympic Games
2018 Buenos AiresMixed team

Career

Chen 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 4rd 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

Chen 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]

References
  1. "Chen Yi-tung becomes first Taiwan male Olympic fencer in 36 years - Taipei Times". www.taipeitimes.com. 2024-04-30. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  2. "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website". INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. 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.
  4. "Olympedia – Chen Yi-Tung". www.olympedia.org. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  5. "Fencing – Men's Foil Individual – Final Standings" (PDF). 9 October 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2018-11-16.
  6. "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.
  7. "Results of the 2022 Asian Games Mens Individual Foil" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-10-10. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
  8. "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website". INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
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  13. "Yi-Tung Chen - 2023-24 - Men's Fencing". SCAD Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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