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Native name | 정효정 |
Nationality | South Korean |
Born | January 26, 1984 |
Sport | |
Sport | Fencing |
Event(s) | Épée |
Medal record
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Korean name | |
Hangul | 정효정 |
Revised Romanization | Jeong Hyo-jeong |
McCune–Reischauer | Chŏng Hyo-jŏng |
Jung Hyo-jung (Hangul: 정효정; Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌŋ.ɦjo.dʑʌŋ]; born January 26, 1984) is a South Korean épée fencer.
Jung first drew attention at the 2002 World Junior Fencing Championships where she won a bronze medal in the women's individual épée. Jung won the individual épée gold medal at the 2010 Asian Fencing Championships, defeating Luo Xiaojuan of China 4-3 in the final. Jung also captured her first World Championship medal in the women's épée team event at the 2010 World Fencing Championships, leading the team alongside Shin A-lam.
She competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in the Women's team épée. In the individual event she was defeated in the second round.