Fencing
- www.usafencing.org USA Fencing Initiates Independent Investigation into Alleged Bout Manipulation in Saber
In response to specific concerns recently raised within our community and in broader online forums about saber refereeing, USA Fencing and the Referees’ Commission are launching an independent investigation in partnership with Aequitask LLC, Prince Lobel Tye and Edgeworth Economics.
- www.denver7.com Fencing community mourns the loss of man killed in Lakewood hit-and-run crash
The Colorado fencing community is in mourning after an accomplished wheelchair fencer was killed in a hit-and-run in Lakewood Friday night.
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Leading French Olympic fencer suspended over 'abnormal' doping test ahead of Paris Games
abcnews.go.com French Olympic fencer suspended over 'abnormal' doping test ahead of Paris GamesOne of France’s leading fencers has been suspended following an “abnormal” doping test result
- prologue.blogs.archives.gov En Garde! A History of Fencing
Time is limited to see the National Archives exhibit, All American: The Power of Sports, which ends its run in the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery in Washington, DC, on January 7, 2024. Today’s post on…
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Fencing was highlighted in NPRs favorite hobbies of the year
Fencing is a challenging sport. It might look easy — and honestly, when I first joined, it was. In about a week I was able to beat every kid in the beginner class. But it only stayed easy for a little while. The difficult thing about fencing is the mental demand. I had to learn so many moves, constantly had to keep my posture in check, to guess my opponent's next moves, and correspond accordingly. What made the mental and physical exertion worse was, at one point, every person surrounding me while fencing seemed better than me. They were fast, their posture was perfect, and they could do multiple things at once.
I was on the verge of quitting. I couldn't beat any kid in the advanced class, and I was too embarrassed to fence them. But one day I decided to just watch them. I should have been considering how much they actually practiced. The students weren't born pro fencers — they put in effort every day. They never slacked off. I saw that the only way to overcome a challenge is to have the mindset to do so. Now it's been two years since I joined fencing. Every day, I try. I practice to the best of my abilities. I was able to fence and defeat my first advanced opponent, and I was invited to the advanced class.
Fencing has taught me that challenges can appear anywhere, and you can't just give up. The only way to reach your goal is to face it. Don't quit because you can't do it; try harder and overcome it. Thanks to fencing, I've learned that I'm the only person who can control my life.
— Misheel Tamir
- www.wkar.org Michigan State club fencing team continues century-long legacy on campus
Students find joy in learning a new sport that has old roots, mirroring previous MSU generations.
- www.kptv.com Show and Tell with Tony: Fencing world champion Magda Skarbonkiewicz
In this Show and Tell, Tony pays a visit to the Oregon Fencing Alliance to catch up with a local Olympic hopeful.
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How Fencing Became One OF The World's Fastest Sports
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Epee 2.6 is available on Amazon
I've always heard Epee 2.5 was THE book for understanding tactics in epee, but it was impossible to access. Apparently, they have released an updated version on Amazon now.
- www.nhonews.com En Garde: Hopi teen carves his mark
PHOENIX — For teenager Connor Poleyumptewa, his favorite combat sport reminds him of a complicated and extreme version of the hand game rock-paper-scissors. He must be swift with his hands and feet, and even faster with his decision-making to have any shot at winning.
- www.usatoday.com Former national fencing coach ruled permanently ineligible by US Center for SafeSport
Mauro Hamza has been ruled permanently ineligible by the U.S. Center for SafeSport, which cites sexual misconduct involving minors as reason for ban.
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The Footwork Song is Good and Will Probably Improve Your Footwork
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Forced kiss claim leads to ‘helplessness’ for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agency
apnews.com Forced kiss claim leads to 'helplessness' for accuser who turned to Olympics abuse-fighting agencyFormer elite fencer Kirsten Hawkes feels let down by the U.S. Center for SafeSport after filing a complaint to the agency formed six years ago to combat sexual misconduct in Olympic sports.
DENVER (AP) — When Kirsten Hawkes, a one-time elite fencer, reached out to her childhood coach for advice about starting her own fencing club, their meeting turned awkward right away.
It began, she said, with an unwanted kiss on the lips when the two met at a bar during a fencing tournament in Minneapolis last October. A few hours later, as she and the coach were saying good-bye, Hawkes said he forcibly kissed her — “stuck his tongue in my mouth,” she told investigators.
Hawkes filed a complaint against the then-assistant coach with the U.S. Paralympic team to the U.S. Center for SafeSport, whose mandate is to combat sex abuse in Olympic sports. But it didn’t take long for her to realize she was pitted against not just the coach, but one of the most renowned sports attorneys in the United States.
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Chess on Your Feet
alumni.arizona.edu Chess on Your Feet | Arizona AlumniAlum Jay Fowler ’13 founded the fencing club at UArizona 2009 while he was a student. Starting with only four members.
> Students find a marriage of intellect and athleticism with the Wildcat Fencing Club
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Fox 11 LA | Living Connected: South Bay Fencing Academy
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I thought this was a really nicely done news story about a local fencing club. Kudos for those girls being willing to talk about their experience on camera!
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The Jewish Kid Who Dreamed of Fencing – and Ended Up the World Champion
> American athlete Eli Dershwitz interrupted his Harvard education to train for the Rio Olympics. Fresh off a world-championship win, he’ll now be striving for the ultimate victory
- www.usafencing.org Team USA Sending Squad of Talented Newcomers and Experienced Paralympians to 2023 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships
Fourteen athletes from the United States, including three Paralympians, will compete in this year’s World Championships, held Oct. 3–8 in Terni, Italy.
- www.forbes.com Ukrainian Fencer Guaranteed Olympics Spot After Refusal To Shake Russian Opponent’s Hand Led To Disqualification
International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said it would make a “unique exception” for Olga Kharlan, a former gold medalist.
- www.cnn.com Ukraine’s top fencer disqualified from world championship after refused handshake with Russian | CNN
The leader of Ukraine’s national fencing team, Olga Harlan, has been disqualified from participating in the World Championships after she refused to shake hands with Anna Smirnova, who is from Russia.
- www.nbcsports.com Eli Dershwitz's decade-long quest yields U.S. fencing history at world championships
Eli Dershwitz won the world fencing championships men's sabre, becoming the first American to do so.
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Live Video Feed - Milan World Championships
fie.org INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official websiteThe FIE (Fédération Internationale d'Escrime) is the governing body of the Olympic sport of Fencing on a global level. The FIE has 150 national member federations and is based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games. T...
You can watch the live feeds from Milan starting tomorrow
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Live Results: Milan World Championship
www.fencingworldwide.com Fencing WorldwideFind live results of fencing competitions and biographies of athletes provided by Ophardt Team Sportevent
- www.nytimes.com With War as a Backdrop, a Russian Fencing Drama Plays Out in the U.S.
The departure of Russian fencers who object to their country’s invasion of Ukraine has created a stir at home and left their sporting futures in question.
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What's the difference between a white BF FIE blade and a blue one (in foil in this case)?
I'm on my third BF foil blade, so I decided to test a blue FIE blade, but despite using it, I haven't found much difference with a white one... Is the difference just due to the color?
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Live results for USA National Championships & July Challenge
www.fencingtimelive.com National Championships & July Challenge (Summer Nationals)Fencing Time Live Results
Good luck to all fencers competing in Summer Nats!
- www.usafencing.org USA Fencing Statement on Fencers From Russia and Belarus Competing at 2023 Summer Nationals
Russian and Belorussian fencers are permitted to compete in non-championship events (such as Division I) only if they have met our Board-mandated requirements.