Katrina Lehis

Katrina Lehis (born 19 December 1994) is an Estonian épée fencer.

Katrina Lehis
Lehis in 2015
Personal information
Full nameKatrina Lehis
BornKatrina Lehis
(1994-12-19) 19 December 1994
Haapsalu, Estonia
NationalityEstonian
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
SportFencing
Weaponépée
Handleft-handed
FIE rankingcurrent ranking

Career

Lehis began fencing in 2004. Coached by Helen Nelis-Naukas and Peeter Nelis, she was a member of the Estonian Junior and Cadet fencing teams since 2009. In 2014, Lehis won individual gold at the Junior World Fencing Championships and was named Estonian Young Athlete of the Year. She won team épée silver medals at the 2015 European Fencing Championships and the 2015 European Games. In 2018, Lehis won the individual gold at the 2018 European Fencing Championships.[1]

Personal life

In 2017, Lehis gave birth to a son.[2]

References

  1. "Lehis, Katrina" (in Estonian). ESBL. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
  2. "Piltuudis: Palju õnne! Vehklemistäht Katrina Lehis näitas pisipoega". Postimees Sport (in Estonian). Retrieved 11 May 2017.
Awards
Preceded by
Julia Beljajeva
Estonian Young Athlete of the Year
2014
Succeeded by
Anett Kontaveit
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