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Wellesley College Athletics

2025-26 Fencing Roster

Viola Qian

  • Height 5-7
  • Year 2029
  • Hometown Jiangsu, China
  • High School Qibao Dwight
  • Position Foil
  • Major Undeclared
  • Pronunciation Vie-OH-la CHYEN

Biography

2025-26:
  • Recorded 51 victories in dual matches as a first-year
  • Made collegiate debut going 13-2 at the Drew Invitational
  • Picked up Division I wins over Boston College at the Syd Fadner Invitational
  • Won seven matches at the Brandeis Invitational
  • Victorious in 12 bouts at the EWFC Championships
  • Collected bout wins at the NFC Meet
  • Advanced to the quarterfinals and came in 35th at the NCAA Northeast Regional
Before Wellesley:
  • Captain of the high school's fencing team 2024-2025
  • Fenced for ten years prior to Wellesley
  • Two-sport athlete in Fencing and Volleyball •
  • Individual third 2024 Chinese Fencing Club League – Final (17+ category)
Personal:
  • Has a cat, Wavey
Why Wellesley:
  • Chose to attend Wellesley because it offers such a welcoming community and the chance for Viola to balance fencing and academics
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