Taymi Chappe facts for kids

Taymi Chappe (born September 11, 1968 – died November 3, 2020) was a talented fencer from Spain. Fencing is a sport where two people fight with special swords, but they don't really hurt each other. Taymi was especially good at using a type of sword called an épée. She competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and won several important medals in her career.

Who Was Taymi Chappe?

Taymi Chappe was born in Havana, which is the capital city of Cuba. She started her fencing journey there. She became a very successful athlete, known for her skill with the épée.

Amazing Achievements in Fencing

Taymi Chappe won many big competitions during her time as a fencer.

• In 1990, she won a gold medal at the World Championships in the women's épée event. At that time, she was representing Cuba.
• Later, in 1994, she won another gold medal at the World Championships, but this time it was for a team event.
• She also earned a bronze medal at the 1997 World Fencing Championships.

Taymi Chappe passed away on November 3, 2020, when she was 52 years old.

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