Jung Hyo-jung (Korean: 정효정; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌŋ.ɦjo.dʑʌŋ]; born January 26, 1984) is a South Korean épée fencer.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 정효정 |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Born | January 26, 1984 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
| Event | Épée |
Medal record | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 정효정 |
| Revised Romanization | Jeong Hyo-jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Hyo-jŏng |
Biography edit
Jung first drew attention at the 2002 World Junior Fencing Championships where she won a bronze medal in the women's individual épée. Jung won the individual épée gold medal at the 2010 Asian Fencing Championships, defeating Luo Xiaojuan of China 4–3 in the final. Jung also captured her first World Championship medal in the women's épée team event at the 2010 World Fencing Championships, leading the team alongside Shin A-lam.[2]
She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in the Women's team épée. In the individual event she was defeated in the second round.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Hyojung Jung". London 2012. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
- ^ "JUNG HYOJUNG Biography" (PDF). www.fie.org. FIE. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
- ^ "Hyojung Jung". BBC Sport. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
External links edit
- Jung Hyo-jung on Cyworld (in Korean)
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