Orlando Loveras

Weapon:
Foil
Class:
Junior
Custom2:
33 / King Ratz
Hometown:
Austin, TX
High School:
Westwood

2021-22 (Sophomore): Did not compete in any bouts.

2020-21 (Freshman): Competed in five bouts ... made collegiate debut against Ohio State ... also competed against Notre Dame.

Before Air Force: Competed for Austin Fencer Club ... coached by Eric Mallet and Ben Parkins ... National Merit semifinalist and National Hispanic Scholar.

Personal: Member of cadet squadron 33 ... son of Abe and Soyoung Choi ... has two younger brothers ... considering biology, chemistry or physics majors ... considering tactical air control party specialist (TACP) or pilot career fields ... Why I decided to come to the Academy: "I wanted to be able to find a way to obtain my degree while at the same time being prepared to serve my country. The Air Force Academy had everything I wanted in a school and much more." ... hobbies are playing guitar, reading, target shooting and hiking ... began fencing at age 11 ... credits Bill Towry has having the biggest influence on his sports career ... dream vacation spot is Rome ... guilty pleasure if ice cream ... enjoys listening to Eminem, Coffey Anderson and Logic ... favorite TV show is How It's Made ... favorite movie is Enders Game ... favorite class subject is biology .. favorite team is the Green Bay Packers ... loves to travel and see the world.