Day THREE: Shaun Kim and Robert Wang, Silver and Gold

Phoenix, AZ (July 2, 2023) — Tim Morehouse Fencing Club dominated Cadet Men’s Saber.

Shaun Kim and Robert Wang battled it out on the final strip in the gold medal bout, with Kim emerging triumphant 15-9.

Wang’s silver medal was his second trip to the Summer Nationals medal stand.

This double medal win is a very special one for Tim Morehouse Fencing Club. These two fencers have been fencing together since they were in Y-10 six years ago. Also, they have been with the club since its start.

Also in Cadet Men’s Saber, Gabriel McCarthy (36), Samuel Sugiura (42) and Ethan Kim (58) made the top-64.

In Junior Women’s Foil, Ella Calise (53T), Iris Yang (47) and Alina Zhang (35) all made the top-64.

The National Championships and July Challenge (Summer Nationals) are in Phoenix, AZ, from June 30 to July 9. This signature tournament features 96 events (and 96 medal ceremonies) over 10 days. Medals — and national championships — will be on the line in every USA Fencing classification, from the youngest (Y10) to the most seasoned veterans (Vet 80). 

Tim Morehouse fencers at Summer Nationals and July Challenge:

Cadet Men’s Saber/251

• 1st - Shaun Kim

• 2nd - Robert Wang

• 36 - Gabriel McCarthy

• 42 - Samuel Sugiura

• 58 - Ethan Kim

• 100 - Connor Chung

• 108T - Enzo Bera

• 122 - Alexander Francois

• 177 - Marcus Pinto

• 209T - Graysen Kneta-Suarez

• 237T - Maximilian Buck

• 249T - James Kauffman

Vet-50 Women’s Epée/32

• 30 - Joanne Gerrish

Junior Women’s Foil/237

• 35 - Alina Zhang

• 47 - Iris Yang

• 53T - Ella Calise

• 72 - Selena Zhang

• 107T - Grace Feng

• 109T - Catherine Zhou

• 131 - Eleanor Li

• 139 - Zizi Dai

• 163 - Sophia Wong