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UC San Diego

2023-24 Fencing Roster

Samantha Sayson

  • Weapon Epee
  • Class Junior
  • Hometown Manila, Philippines
  • High School United World College of South East Asia (East)
  • Major Cognitive Science
  • College Sixth

Biography

CLUB
Competed with SG Academy of Fencing starting in 2019 
• 1st in Philippine Cadet U17 Championships in 2019
• 2nd in Philippine Junior Championships in 2019
• 3rd in Singapore Senior Championships in 2020
• 3rd in the Asian Cadet U17 Circuit in Singapore in 2019
• 2019 6th in the Asian Cadet U17 Circuit in Taiwan in 2019
• 61st in the Junior U20 World Cup in Udine, Italy (out of 158 participants)

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2021-22
USFCA All-Academic/Scholar of Distinction.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2021 graduate of United World College of South East Asia (East), located in Singapore ... Took part in junior varsity artistic gymnastics for the Dragons ... Played netball at the wing defence position.

PERSONAL
Born Feb. 17 in Hong Kong ... Has a younger sister, Andrea, who is a saber fencer ... A cognitive science major out of Sixth College ... Exploring different options but hopes to become a UX/UI designer and gain exposure and experience in the tech industry ... Top moment in fencing was competing at the Junior World Cup in Udine, Italy, and being able to represent the Philippines among top European- and World-level fencers ... Fences with her right hand, but writes with her left ... Favorite athlete is Italian epee fencer Federica Isola ... Listens to Rex Orange County, Daniel Caesar, and Radiohead ... Sushi and Filipino desserts can be found on her plate  ... Instagram and Snapchat are her favorite social outlets ... Hobbies include taking dance classes, crocheting, and watching Netflix.

Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Freshman

    Epee
  • 2022-23Sophomore

    Epee
  • 2023-24Junior

    Epee

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