Fencing 101
About fencing. The basics.
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How Do Host Country Slots Work in the Olympics?
- By David Baker
- . March 17, 2019
Our rankings focus on the 204 athletes (102 men and 102 women) that will qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games in Fencing, but under
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How do you qualify for the Olympics?
- By David Baker
- . March 9, 2019
Image Credit: Steven Moore-Vountas So the first question I was asked is a very good one. How do you qualify for the Olympics and why
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What to Expect from Your First Fencing Tournament
- By John Tison
- . January 27, 2019
For newer fencers, the question of what to do at a fencing tournament can be daunting. While more experienced fencers and coaches are used to
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British Researcher Investigates the Science of Fencing
- By Jon Aspin
- . October 7, 2018
A former international fencer has reported on the physiological and biomechanical demands of the sport with the aim of exploring new ways to improve individual
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Fencer in Focus: Team USA’s Eli Dershwitz
- By Jon Aspin
- . September 24, 2018
Eli Dershwitz, the left-handed Olympic sabre fencer from Harvard, spoke to Fencing.net earlier this year, right before winning individual Silver at the 2018 Wuxi World