Mitchell Saron (December 6, 2000) is a Filipino American right-handed sabre fencer. He is representing the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[1][2]

Mitchell Saron
BornDecember 6, 2000
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportFencing
WeaponSabre
Handright-handed
Medal record
Men's sabre
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Milan Team
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Lima Team
Junior World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Verona Team
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Toruń Individual
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Toruń Team

Early life edit

Saron was born on December 6, 2000.[2] His hometown is Ridgewood, New Jersey.[2]

Education edit

Saron attended Ridgewood High School.[3] Saron studied economics at Harvard University and graduated in 2023.[4][2][5]

Fencing edit

In 2019, Saron won a gold medal in the team portion of the National Champion for the U.S. National Championships.[4] In 2023, Saron was 14th at the Madrid Men's Sabre World Cup.[6]

In 2024, Saron won a gold medal for the Men's Saber World Cup in the team's portion while he was representing Team USA. Saron will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION – The International Fencing Federation official website". INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION – The International Fencing Federation official website. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Mitchell Saron". USA Fencing. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  3. ^ "Ridgewood Fencer Qualifies For Olympics". Ridgewood Daily Voice. 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  4. ^ a b "National Champions! Crimson Capture 2024 NCAA Fencing National Championship". Harvard University. 2024-03-24. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
  5. ^ "Eight From Harvard Named Elite by USOPC as Potential Olympians". Harvard University. 2020-09-04. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
  6. ^ "Harvard Fencers Earn Silver With USA Fencing at World Cup Events; Scruggs, Hansen Earn National Awards". Harvard University. 2023-05-15. Retrieved 2024-04-08.