Lena Rhie
Lena Rhie
  • Height:
    5'3"
  • Year:
    2024
  • Hometown:
    Boston, Mass.
  • High School:
    Buckingham Browne & Nichols
  • Position:
    Sabre
  • Major:
    Philosophy

Bio

2020-21:

  • Did not participate due to Covid-19 Pandemic

Before Wellesley:

  • Attended Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N), and graduated in 2020.
  • Member of Boston Fencing Club.
  • Started fencing her freshman year of high school.
  • Two-time USA Fencing All-Academic First Team and All-American Second Team member.
  • Top 8 finish at the Div III NAC in March 2019.
  • Top 64 finish at the 2020 Junior Olympics.
  • Captain and four-year member of the BB&N varsity fencing team.
  • 2020 Women’s Sabre MA State Champion.
  • Undefeated seasons her sophomore and junior years.
  • Led the women’s sabre squad to top-three finishes at the 2019 and 2020 MA State Championships.
  • Three-year winner of the Coach’s Cup for outstanding female varsity fencer.
  • Practiced kung fu for over a decade.
  • #1 national ranking three years in a row in Wushu Teen Girls.
  • Earned four Grand Champion titles for best all around competitor in Wushu Teen Girls.
  • Triple-varsity athlete in cross country, fencing, and track & field.

Personal:

  • Daughter of Eileen and Anthony Rhie.
  • Born in Boston, MA.
  • Has one younger sister, Macy.
  • Committed to healthy eating and physical fitness.
  • Chose to attend Wellesley because of the enthusiasm of Coach Charlton.