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Chen Yi-tung

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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 (age 20)
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
CountryTaiwan
SportFencing
Medal record
Mens's foil (fencing)
Youth Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Buenos Aires Mixed team

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]

Career[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website". INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  3. ^ 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.
  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.
  9. ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  10. ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  11. ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  12. ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-29.
  13. ^ "Yi-Tung Chen - 2023-24 - Men's Fencing". SCAD Atlanta. Retrieved 2024-06-22.
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