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Hadley Husisian is an American epee fencer. Currently, she competes for Princeton University, where she has earned All-American honors and the Ivy League Women's Épée Championship.[1] Husisian is also a member of Team USA and has qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[2]
Career
editHadley Husisian began fencing at the age of ten, inspired by a character on the TV show "iCarly" who participated in the sport.[3] This portrayal sparked her interest in fencing, leading her to pursue it more seriously, getting involved with fencing clubs in the DMV area.[4] With support from her parents, Husisian dedicated significant time to training, often up to 30 hours each week. Coached by Guillermo Madrigal, she had success in the cadet division (under-17), winning three national gold medals and a silver. These achievements helped her secure a spot on the U.S. Junior National Team.[5] She became the Junior Women's Épée World Champion in 2022, marking her as the first American to win this title since 2008.[6]
Husisian competed in college at Princeton University, where she received All-American honors, finished third at the 2023 NCAA Championships and won the Ivy League Women's Épée Championship. She was selected to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[7][8]
Personal life
editBeyond her achievements in fencing, Hadley Husisian is involved in charitable activities and community service. She started a "Ton of Food" drive, which successfully collected 6,271 pounds of food and over a thousand dollars in monetary donations. Husisian promoted the drive by distributing flyers in local neighborhoods and arranging contactless pickups, with a goal to reach ten tons of donations.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Hadley Husisian - Women's Fencing". Princeton University Athletics. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "'It's 'bout time': Princeton fencing shines in the NCAA and beyond". The Princetonian. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "How An "iCarly" Episode Led Hadley Husisian To Fence Her Way To Paris". www.teamusa.com. 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Shubert, Noah (2024-07-23). "Hadley Husisian: Natural knack, children's TV sparks Va.-native's goal for Olympic glory". WJLA. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Ahn, Michelle. "Hadley Husisian fences her way onto the national team". The Potomac Current. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Wendell, Bryan (2023-03-27). "2023 Junior & Cadet Worlds Preview: Team USA Athletes Ready to Make Their Mark in Bulgaria". USA Fencing. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ Palacios, Anthony (July 12, 2024). "Oakton native fences her spot at the Olympic Games". Fairfax Times.
- ^ Choi, Kate; Raman, Jessica (April 17, 2024). "Hadley Husisian, Potomac alum, to Fence for the United States in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics". The Potomac Current.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Snydstrup, Bridget (2020-08-11). "Junior Fencing Champion raises "Ton of Food" for Food for Others". Food for Others Website. Retrieved 2024-07-27.