Name: Gary Van der Wege
Sport: Wheelchair Fencing
Events: Epee
Height: 6’0”
Current Residence: Kyle, Texas;
College: Hope College '77, Theatre Arts; Texas State University, Theatre Arts Graduate Studies; Academie d'Armes Internationale, Prevot d'Armes
Paralympic Experience:
- 2004 Paralympic Games
- 2012 Paralympic Games
Career Highlights:
- 2011 Pan American Zonal Championship, gold medal (epee)
- 2009 National Sabre Champion
- 2006 National Sabre Champion
- 2002 U.S. World Championship Team
- Four-time National Epee Champion (2002-05)
Facts: Son of John and Jean Van der Wege... Has two brothers, Robertus and Terrence, who influenced him with their involvement in Fencing... Married to Ting-Shun Chang Van der Wege... Has two sons, Kristiaan and Arje Maarten... Certified as a Fencing Coach by U.S. Fencing Association, Coaches College, and the Academie d'Armes Internationale... Currently Head Fencing Coach for Salle Poujardieu/San Antonio Fencing Center.
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US Wheelchair Fencing