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World and FIE level fencing news.

Corble Cup clarifies Women’s Saber Olympic Qualification picture
- By Craig Harkins
- . February 28, 2012
Over the past few weeks the qualification picture for the 2012 Olympic Games has become clearer for Women’s Saber. With her 2nd place finish in

Men’s Epee Olympic Qualifying Update
- By Craig Harkins
- . February 14, 2012
Bas Verwijlen won the Grand Prix event in Doha to claim the top spot in the FIE World Rankings and 2nd in the Adjusted Olympic Rankings (AOR). The tournament was worth 1.5 times the normal world cup points and is one of the last 3 events in the qualifying window.

Italy Tops Qualification Standings for Men’s Foil
- By Craig Harkins
- . January 30, 2012
The top 4 qualifying teams remained in the top 4, but an early loss by Japan gives Germany hope. In the Olympic team foil event,

Olympic Qualification Analysis – Men’s Epee after Legnano
- By Craig Harkins
- . January 30, 2012
The top seeds this weekend came out flat and did nothing to solidify their spots while two fencers on the outs made big moves to

Men’s Epee – What to Watch for in Legnano
- By Craig Harkins
- . January 26, 2012
The final leg of Olympic qualification for Men’s Epee begins this weekend in Legnano, Italy with a World Cup event. This event provides standard points,