Casey Chan

AGE: 22 SPORT: FENCING TEAM: BROWN UNIVERSITY

Surprising start When I was around 9, I learned about fencing from a video game that my brothers and I played called Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games. I’d never seen a sport where you can use a sword before. I found a fencing club near my home, and my participation grew from there. Big moments I qualified for the NCAA fencing championships my freshman, junior, and senior years. Getting there was a goal since I was little. Brain game In fencing, you have to merge the physical aspect with the strategy. I love being able to anticipate what’s happening next and what my opponent is thinking and plan my actions accordingly. Staying sharp We practice about 10 to 12 hours a week. We do different types of training.…

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