Shanon Luu

Weapon:
Foil
Class:
Sophomore
Custom2:
40 / Warhawks
Hometown:
San Francisco, CA
High School:
St. Ignatius College Prep

MPSF Fencer of the Week (Feb. 13, 2024)

2023-24 (Sophomore): Competed in 60 bouts ... 30 bout victories, ranking second in foil group ... went 3-0 against Brandeis (twice), Notre Dame and Wayne State ... competed at NCAA West Regionals, placing 11th with three wins ... MPSF Fencer of the Week (Feb. 13, 2024).

2022-23 (Freshman): Competed in 53 bouts in women's foil ... 28 bout victories ... 6th place finish at NCAA West Regional with five victories.

Before Air Force: Competed for Golden State Fencing Academy and was coached by Alex Fortunatov and Nadia Fortunatova … third place in Div. II and top 32 in junior at NACs.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 5 … daughter of Donald Luu and Mei Mei Chan … has a younger brother … considering management or behavioral science major … Why I decided to come to the Academy: “To become a part of something bigger while also having the opportunity to continue fencing. I wanted to challenge myself.” … hobbies are hanging out with friends, surfing and horse riding … began fencing at age 11 … credits her coaches as having the biggest influence on her fencing career … pre-competition superstition is drinking yerba mate … dream vacation spot is Cabo San Lucas … favorite role model is her mom … enjoys listening to country music … favorite TV show is Criminal Minds … favorite movie is Captain America: The Winter Soldier … favorite class subject is biology … favorite athletes Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Patrick Mahomes … favorite social media follow is WSL.