Timothy Wang
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| Nationality | United States |
| Born | August 17, 1991[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
| Weight | 146 lb (66 kg)[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Table tennis |
| Playing style | Shakehand |
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| Chinese | 王浩平 | ||||||
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Timothy Wang is an American table tennis player.[1] He competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Men's singles, but was defeated in the preliminary round.[2] Wang won the men's singles at the 2010 US National Championships and repeated his victory in 2012 and 2013. He also won the national championship in men's doubles in 2011 and 2012 (with Han Xiao) and in mixed doubles in 2011, 2012 and 2013 (with Ariel Hsing).[3] He represented the United States in the men's team table tennis event at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[4]
Major League Table Tennis
In August 2023, Wang was selected by the Chicago Wind in the inaugural draft of Major League Table Tennis (MLTT).[5] His participation marked a return to professional competition after a period of reduced activity.[6] During the 2023–24 inaugural season, Wang competed as a player for the Wind, contributing to the team's third-place finish in the league standings.[7]
Following the conclusion of the first season, Wang transitioned into a coaching role. In April 2024, the Bay Area Blasters announced the hiring of Wang as their new head coach for the 2024–25 season.[8] In his capacity as coach, Wang oversaw the team's roster construction during the 2024 and 2025 MLTT drafts, including the selection of Yuya Oshima with the first overall pick in 2025.[7]
References
- ^ a b c d "Timothy Wang". London 2012. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ "Timothy Wang". NBC. Retrieved September 7, 2012.
- ^ "US National Champions". USATT. Archived from the original on January 4, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
- ^ "Timothy Wang Bio, Stats, and Results | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ "Chicago Wind Schedule and Team Info". Koobit. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "2-time US Olympian Tim Wang making a comeback for MLTT". Major League Table Tennis via YouTube. January 10, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ a b "MLTT Interview: Blasters Coach Tim Wang". Major League Table Tennis. June 13, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
- ^ "Bay Area Blasters hire 2-time U.S. Olympian, Chicago Wind player Tim Wang as new coach". Major League Table Tennis. April 28, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
Wang's parents are both immigrants from Taiwan.[1]
References
- ^ Wu, Oscar; Liu, Hanna (July 25, 2012). "Taiwanese-Americans hoping to win Olympic medals for U.S." Central News Agency. Retrieved July 1, 2020.