Feng Yijun
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Yijun Feng |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | February 12, 1997 Nanjing, China |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Table tennis |
| Club | Atlanta Blazers (MLTT) |
| Playing style | Right-handed, shakehand grip |
| Highest ranking | 2740 (USATT) |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 2016, 2020 |
Yijun "Tom" Feng (born February 12, 1997) is a Chinese-born American table tennis player and a two-time Olympian.[1] He was the 2015 U.S. National Men's Singles Champion and currently competes professionally for the Atlanta Blazers in Major League Table Tennis (MLTT).[2]
Early life and education
Feng was born in Nanjing, China, and began playing table tennis at the age of six. He relocated to the United States at age eight, settling in Alpharetta, Georgia. He became a U.S. citizen in 2015.[3]
Feng attended the University of Georgia before transferring to New York University (NYU), where he studied Sports Management.[4] In 2018, he led the NYU table tennis team to its first-ever National Collegiate Table Tennis Association (NCTTA) National Championship.[4]
Career
National and international competition
In 2015, at age 18, Feng became the U.S. National Men’s Singles Champion. He also won the men's doubles and mixed doubles titles at the same event, becoming a "triple crown" winner.[1]
He represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in both singles and team events.[3] Feng was later named the Men's Team Captain for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where he served as the team's alternate.[1]
Major League Table Tennis
Feng joined Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) for its inaugural season and was later acquired by the **Atlanta Blazers**.[5] He is recognized as one of the league's top domestic players, known for his tactical consistency and signature "reverse pendulum" serve.[5]
Playing style
Feng is a right-handed attacker using a shakehand grip. His game is characterized by a high-toss service game and strong forehand topspin. Standing 6'1" (186 cm), he is known for his significant reach advantage at the table.[3]
References
- ^ a b c "Yijun Feng Profile". USA Table Tennis. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "MLTT Charlotte Preview: Blazers Hit the Ground Looping". MLTT. 15 September 2025. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "Tom Feng". Olympedia. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b McNeill, Julia (14 March 2019). "The Soft-Spoken Olympian: Tom Feng". Washington Square News. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Players". Major League Table Tennis. Retrieved 15 March 2026.