TMFC Featured Fencer: Selena Zhang

Selena Zhang at the Duel of the East

Port Chester, NY — A recent addition to the very deep Women’s Foil squad at Tim Morehouse Fencing Club, Selena Zhang is racking up impressive bout performances. Her Summer Nationals card is full, as she will compete in six events.

Name: Selena Zhang

Weapon: Foil

Hometown: Rye, but originally from Seattle, WA

Age, School, Grade: 15, rising 10th grader at Rye Country Day School

How long have you fenced: Five years

Coach: Slava Grigoriev

What do you love about fencing: The intense nature of the sport is what I love the most. The adrenaline on the strip is so exciting. And of course, I also love and appreciate the amazing friends I’ve made.

Favorite tournament, why:  Summer Nationals; not only is it the tournament that I look forward to after school is out, but it’s my favorite one every year because you know everyone is going to be there!

Interests outside of fencing: In my free time, I like to read, draw and occasionally do some baking.

Events at Summer Nationals: Junior Women’s Foil, Division I-A Women’s Foil, Cadet Women’s Foil, Division III Women’s Foil, Y-14 Women’s Foil and Division II Women’s Foil.