Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2017 in Daegu, Republic of Korea. (hnews.co.kr, 28 Jan 2022; Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Reason: She used to compete in non-Para taekwondo while in middle school. After suffering a cerebral haemorrhage she took up fencing, which was her high school's most popular sport, after a coach encouraged her to get involved in the sport. (sportsseoul.com, 09 Feb 2020; Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Sporting Relatives: Her younger sister Baek Wonyoung has also competed in non-Para fencing at junior level. She won bronze in individual epee at the 2023 National Junior Sports Festival in the Republic of Korea. (jndn.com, 25 May 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateFebruary 19, 2000
Place of ResidenceGWANGJU
OccupationAthlete
EducationConstruction - Mokpo Science College, Republic of Korea
Languages SpokenKorean
CoachKim Chul Soo, KOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 6 | Epee Team | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 7 | Women's Team Sabre | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 9 | Foil Team | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 25 | Sabre Category A | 2019 | Cheongju, KOR | |
| 32 | Epee Category A | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 35 | Sabre Category A | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 35 | Epee Category A | 2019 | Cheongju, KOR | |
| 38 | Foil Category A | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 38 | Foil Category A | 2019 | Cheongju, KOR | |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 3 | Epee Team | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 4 | Foil Team | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 4 | Women's Team Sabre | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 7 | Epee Category A | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 11 | Sabre Category A | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
| 12 | Foil Category A | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | |
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