2025-26 Fencing Roster

James Chen 2024-25 Fencing Roster

Foil


Height 6-0
Class Senior
Hometown Shenyang, China
High School The Drew School (CA)
James Chen - Fencing - Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Bio

HONORS & AWARDS

  • 2025 First Team All-American
  • 2024 Second Team All-American

AS A JUNIOR

  • Posted a 10-2 record at the DeCicco Duals.
  • Finished fourth at the 2025 NCAA Midwest Regional.
  • Recorded a third place finish at the 2025 NCAA Championships in the individual foil competition.
  • Earned First Team All-American honors.
  • Earned All-ACC Academic honors.

AS A SOPHOMORE

  • Finished ninth at the 2024 NCAA Championships in the individual foil competition.
  • Earned Second Team All-American honors.
  • Posted a 13-1 record at the Western Invitational.
  • Ended the regular season with a 25-1 record.

AS A FRESHMAN

  • Posted a 20-2 record during the 2023 season.
  • Earned an 11-2 record during the Elite Invitational hosted by Ohio State. Went 3-0 against LIU and Penn.

PREP & PERSONAL

  • Member of the Golden State Fencing Academy in San Francisco, CA
  • Enrolled in First Year Studies