Vivian Kong moves on to epee quarterfinals

Fencing queen Vivian Kong on Saturday advanced to the quarterfinals of the women's epee individual event, after defeating the United States’ Hadley Husisian 15-12 in the group of 16 match. The world number one ended the first round with a strong 3-1 lead. Kong then widened the gap further in the second period earning five points to bring the score to 8-3. The two then were locked in a back and forth contest at the start of the final round, but Kong ultimately advanced to the last eight by bringing in three more points. Kong had reached the quarterfinals during the Tokyo Olympics. She will be facing Ukraine's Olena Kryvytska next.

Vivian Kong moves on to epee quarterfinals

Vivian Kong moves on to epee quarterfinals

Vivian Kong moves on to epee quarterfinals

Vivian Kong moves on to epee quarterfinals

Vivian Kong moves on to epee quarterfinals