2012

Egypt’s Olympic Fencing Medalist Slams Sports Association
- By Craig Harkins
- . August 30, 2012
Alaaeldin Abouelkassem says that the Egyptian Fencing Federation is not supporting its athletes.

Infrapatellar Strap Reduces Pain In Athletes with Jumper’s Knee
- By Craig Harkins
- . August 30, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO – Constant jumping, acceleration and deceleration can be harmful to the patellar region over time. For athletes who jump and land repeatedly, such

Elisa Di Francisca Gets a Golden Bus
- By Craig Harkins
- . August 29, 2012
Elisa Di Francisca helps out cancer patients with a bus dedicated to her name by an Italian transportation company.

Pre-Season Work: Avoid Overdoing It
- By Craig Harkins
- . August 28, 2012
Are you overdoing your “get in shape” fitness routine? It’s one thing to marvel at the Olympic paragons of Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin, or Usain

refFinder – Helping to Connect Referees and Tournaments
- By Lisa Campi
- . August 28, 2012
During a pause at a recent tournament I took a few minutes to record an interview with Phil Butler, one of the masterminds behind refFinder.net. At a mere 21 years of age, Phil has started what appears to be an essential part of the future of fencing.