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Cornell University Athletics

2025-26 Fencing Roster

Rachel Li

  • Position Foil
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Sophomore
  • High School Belmont High School
  • Hometown Belmont, Mass.

Biography

2024-25 • FRESHMAN SEASON
Appeared in dual meet competition only... recorded a 17-12 overall dual meet record (.586)... did not compete in Ivy League or regional competition

PRIOR TO CORNELL
Was a member of the 2022-23 USA Cadet International Traveling Team while fencing for Star Fencing Academy ... finished eighth out of 162 competitors at 2022 October Cadet North American Cup in Minneapolis, Minn. ... also medaled at the 2022 Div-1A National Championships and earned 11th at the 2022 Cadet North American Cup ... represented Team USA at the 2021 Junior Pan-American Games and 2023 Cadet Pan-American Championships ... also earned USA Fencing All-Academic First Team ... was a Scholastic Art and Writing National Gold Medalist and National Latin Exam Gold Medalist ... served as editor-in-chief of high school newspaper while also being a member of the National Honor Society and AP scholar with distinction.

PERSONAL
Rachel Li is the daughter of Yu Li and Xin Yu and has a younger brother ... she is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

    Foil
    5'7"
  • 2025-26Sophomore

    Foil
    5'7"