Eugene Chung
Event: Saber
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 120 lbs.
Birthplace: Shady Grove, Md.
School: Sherwood High School
Club: D.C. Fencers Club
Coach: Dariusz Gilman
Current U.S. Ranking: #43 Junior
Career Results:
Cadet World Cup in Konin, Poland, 1st in team event.
Cadet World Cup in London, England, 1st in team event.
London World Cup, 5th place.
North American Cup B, Cadet Men's Sabre, 2nd place.
Personal:
How did you start fencing?
My father was already fencing and he got me interested in it.
What has been your favorite moment while fencing?
Yelling after earning a point with a special move.
What is your motivation?
I was trying very hard to make team and win the Cadet World Championships.
Who has influenced your fencing career and how?
My coach and my dad for pushing me to get better. Also Jen Yamin for being there and believing in me.
What are your goals this year and in the future?
Win Cadet World Championships, or win anything (NAC, World Cups). I would like to make the Olympic team.
How do you train?
I fence 2-3 hours on Monday - Thursday and sometimes on the weekends.
What are some of the biggest hurdles / challenges you've had to overcome in your fencing career?
Nothing too big, just managing my grades while spending a lot of time training.
What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
I have a secret obsession with visor masks, and I enjoy fencing.
Special Interest / Hobbies: Paintball and playing guitar.
