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Chan takes 12th at NCAA Fencing Championships
3/25/2022 8:53:00 PM | Fencing
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Brown junior fencer Casey Chan took 12th in the women's sabre event at the 2022 NCAA Fencing Championships. With the 12th-place finish, Chan earned All-American honors for the second time in her career.Â
"I'm very proud of Casey and her hard work and positive attitude over the course of the season, backed by the rest of the women's team and the men's team," said head coach Alex Ripa. "Her performance was remarkable, and I'm excited to see her compete in the tournament next year having now gained experience in the event. Casey is a fantastic person and a courageous athlete."
Chan finished winning 12 of her 23 matches and finished even on touches at 91-91. Chan was a perfect 4-0 in round 4 and 3-1 in rounds 2 and 3 of pool play. Chan earned a 5-4 win over eventual NCAA Champion Elizabeth Tartakovsky. Chan also beat third-place finisher Nora Burke, 5-2.
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"I'm very proud of Casey and her hard work and positive attitude over the course of the season, backed by the rest of the women's team and the men's team," said head coach Alex Ripa. "Her performance was remarkable, and I'm excited to see her compete in the tournament next year having now gained experience in the event. Casey is a fantastic person and a courageous athlete."
Chan finished winning 12 of her 23 matches and finished even on touches at 91-91. Chan was a perfect 4-0 in round 4 and 3-1 in rounds 2 and 3 of pool play. Chan earned a 5-4 win over eventual NCAA Champion Elizabeth Tartakovsky. Chan also beat third-place finisher Nora Burke, 5-2.
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BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
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For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownAthletics on Twitter, @BrownAthletics on Instagram, like /BrownAthletics on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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