Biography
Started: They began fencing as a teenager. They took up wheelchair fencing in 2018. (pulitzercenter.org, 09 Oct 2020)
Reason: A friend encouraged them to try fencing. After their diagnosis they took up wheelchair fencing with the help of coach Eric Soyka. (qu.edu, 14 Feb 2022; pulitzercenter.org, 09 Oct 2020)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
They have a doctorate in occupational therapy from Quinnipiac University. (Instagram profile, 05 Jun 2024; LinkedIn profile, 01 Feb 2024; qu.edu, 14 Feb 2022)
OTHER ROLES
They have served as a fencing coach at the Rogue Fencing Academy in Woodbridge, CT, United States of America, and at The Phoenix Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, United States of America. (qu.edu, 14 Feb 2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateFebruary 12, 1998
Place of ResidencePOUGHKEEPSIE, NY
OccupationAthlete, Coach, Occupational Therapist
EducationAnthropology - Stony Brook University, United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachEric Soyka
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 9 | Epee Team | 2019 | Cheongju, KOR | |
| 9 | Foil Team | 2019 | Cheongju, KOR | |
| 10 | Foil Team | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 21 | Epee Category A | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 23 | Foil Category A | 2023 | Terni, ITA | |
| 28 | Foil Category A | 2019 | Cheongju, KOR | |
| 34 | Epee Category A | 2019 | Cheongju, KOR | |
