Saysunee Jana Explained

Saysunee Jana
Birth Date:15 June 1974
Weapon:Épée and Foil
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Saysunee Jana (; born 15 June 1974) is a Thai wheelchair fencer. She is Thailand's first female Paralympic gold medallist when she won the Épée B event at the 2004 Athens Paralympics. She has won two gold, one silver, and three bronze in total from five appearances at the Paralympic Games.

Personal life

When she was 17, Jana was in a motorcycle crash which resulted in her breaking her back and leaving both of her legs paralysed.[1]

Career

Jana first participated in the Paralympic Games in 2004 where she won a gold medal in the Épée B event and a bronze medal in the Foil B event. She won another bronze medal at the 2008 games, a gold medal at the 2012 games and a silver medal at the 2016 games, all of which were in Épée B events.[2] She was also the flag bearer for Thailand at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hodal . Kate . Thailand's 'unbeatable' wheelchair fencer aims for more Paralympic gold . The Guardian . 31 December 2019 . 5 September 2012.
  2. Web site: Saysunee Jana - Wheelchair Fencing Paralympic Athlete Profile . International Paralympic Committee . 2 January 2020 . en.
  3. Web site: List of Opening Ceremony flag bearers . International Paralympic Committee . 2 January 2020 . en.