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I love to attack. It has to be done before your opponent expects it. You always have to move your feet. If you stop, you'll get hit. It could be your brother, your sister, or your mom; when you put your mask on, that's it, game on.

The only thing you think about is the coordination between your leg, your arm, and your mind. I've been fencing for many years. There's no fun if you don't win.

I decided to come here because I wanted to have the best opportunities, both in my academics and sporting career. Studying economics at university is not easy for anyone.

I'm very proud to be a Cardiff University student, and I feel that I've managed to do everything I wanted to do at the highest possible level. Cardiff University just made it all happen.

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