2022 was a breakthrough year for Singapore fencing, with Elle Koh winning gold at just 14 and Maxine Wong’s journey from school to national team.
Elle Koh’s SEA Games breakthrough at 14
Elle Koh won gold at the SEA Games at just 14 years old, defeating the defending champion in an all-Singapore epee final. Her breakthrough moment marked a new era for Singapore fencing.
- CNA — A cat, a deal and a gold medal: Teen fencer Elle Koh delivers at the SEA Games
- The Straits Times — SEA Games: Elle Koh, 14, has been fencing since she was four
Maxine Wong: school-to-national pathway
Maxine Wong’s journey from Raffles Institution to the national team showcased the school-to-national pathway that Blade Club helps develop. Her SEA Games campaign highlighted both her talent and the pressures of representing Singapore.
- The Straits Times — School Sports: Nervous Maxine Wong fends off pressure to win all Raffles Institution A
- The Straits Times — SEA Games: Fencer Maxine Wong’s gold medal hopes dashed by tactical errors
- Team Singapore — Maxine Wong Jie Xin profile
- Fencing Singapore — Maxine Wong profile
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