Erica Wu

Erica Wu

Olympian 2012

Athlete Bio#

USA Table Tennis

Height

5'7

Age

28

Hometown

Arcadia, CA

Education

Westridge School for Girls Princeton University

Home Club: Gao Jun Table Tennis Club
Education: Princeton University and Westridge School
Coach(es): Yue Cherry Zhao, Jun Gao
Handed: Right
Style of Play: Allround
Grip: Shakehands
Sponsors: Butterfly, New York Athletic Club
Blade and Rubber: Timo Boll ZLF, Tenergy 05
Highest Rating: 2433

Competition Record/Titles:

  • 2014 US National & World Team Member
  • 2013 US World Team Member
  • 2013 US National Junior Girls' B Team
  • 2012 US National Championships Women's Doubles Champion
  • 2012 US Olympic Team Member - Team
  • 2012 US Olympic Trials - Qualifier
  • 2012 US World & Junior Girls Team Member
  • 2011 US National Women Doubles Champion 
  • 2011 US National Women Singles Semi-finalist
  • 2011 US Pan Am Team Member
  • 2011 Hong Kong Junior and Cadet Open Cadet Doubles Finalist and Cadet Singles Semi-finalist
  • 2010, 2011 US National Women Team Member
  • 2009-2012 US National Junior Girls Team Member
  • 2010-2011 US National Cadet Girls Team Member

How were you introduced to table tennis: 
When I was 7, I played a variety of different sports for fun. One of our family friends suggested trying out table tennis, so I started taking lessons once a week. When I was 9, I decided to drop the other sports and focus on table tennis.

Personal Info:
I have 2 dogs and 1 cat. When I grow up, I want to be a veterinarian. My favorite subject in school is science. I'm obsessed with Harry Potter and the Hunger Games.

Did You Know?:
I can't stand soggy cereal. 
I love pranking people. 
I'm a really fast reader. 
I'm a good skier.

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