Mitchell Saron

Mitchell Saron (December 6, 2000) is a Filipino American right-handed sabre fencer. He is representing the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1][2]

Mitchell Saron
Born (2000-12-06) December 6, 2000
Sport
Country United States
SportFencing
WeaponSabre
Handright-handed
Medal record
Men's sabre
Representing  United States
World Championships
2023 MilanTeam
Pan American Championships
2023 LimaTeam
Junior World Championships
2018 VeronaTeam
2019 ToruńIndividual
2019 ToruńTeam

Early life

Saron was born on December 6, 2000.[2] His hometown is Ridgewood, New Jersey.[2]

Education

Saron attended Ridgewood High School.[3] Saron studied economics at Harvard University and graduated in 2023.[4][2][5]

Fencing

In 2019, Saron won a gold medal in the team portion of the National Champion for the U.S. National Championships.[4] In 2023, Saron was 14th at the Madrid Men's Sabre World Cup.[6]

In 2024, Saron won a gold medal for the Men's Saber World Cup in the team's portion while he was representing Team USA. Saron will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[2]

Medal record

World Championship
Date Location Event Position
2023-07-27 Milan, Italy Team Men's Sabre 3rd[7]

World Cup
Date Location Event Position
2024-03-24 Budapest, Hungary Team Men's Sabre 1st[8]

Pan American Championship
Date Location Event Position
2023-06-20 Lima, Peru Team Men's Sabre 1st [9]

References
  1. "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION – The International Fencing Federation official website". INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION – The International Fencing Federation official website. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  2. "Mitchell Saron". USA Fencing. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  3. "Ridgewood Fencer Qualifies For Olympics". Ridgewood Daily Voice. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  4. "National Champions! Crimson Capture 2024 NCAA Fencing National Championship". Harvard University. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  5. "Eight From Harvard Named Elite by USOPC as Potential Olympians". Harvard University. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  6. "Harvard Fencers Earn Silver With USA Fencing at World Cup Events; Scruggs, Hansen Earn National Awards". Harvard University. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  7. "27 Jul 2023 world Championship". International Fencing Federation. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
  8. "24 Mar 2024 world Cup". International Fencing Federation. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  9. "20 Jun 2023 zone Championships". International Fencing Federation. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
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