Jesika Jiménez

Jesika Jacqueline Jiménez Luna (born June 8, 1980) is a Panamanian fencer. She competed in the individual épée event at the 2008 Summer Olympics, and was also the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony.[1] She earned her first victory against Yana Shemyakina (Ukraine) in the first round, but was eliminated in the subsequent round after being defeated by Imke Duplitzer (Germany).[2]

Jesika Jiménez
Personal information
Full nameJesika Jacqueline Jiménez Luna
NationalityPanamanian
Born (1980-06-08) 8 June 1980
Panama City, Panama
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
Country Panama
SportFencing
Event(s)Épée

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jesika Jiménez". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  2. "La panameña Jessica Jiménez con muy buena actuación esta madrugada" [Panamanian Jessica Jimenez with very good performance this morning]. Caracol Radio (in Spanish). August 13, 2008. Archived from the original on January 1, 2013. Retrieved October 20, 2012.


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