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The Race For Tokyo 2020 Begins
- By David Baker
- . May 24, 2019
As of the beginning of April, the qualification season for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has begun! April 4th, 2020 is the finish line when the
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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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Road to Rio: Aldo Montano’s Big Win in Padua
- By David Baker
- . January 31, 2016
Aldo MONTANO (ITA) can do no wrong. Following up his Boston GP victory with a home win in Padua, Aldo is a fencer built for
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Road to Rio: Women’s Epee Qualification Update
- By David Baker
- . January 31, 2016
Women’s Epee Teams after Barcelona: USA Locks Qualification The 4th World Cup of the Olympic Qualification Season asks which countries would be able to step