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Mertine, USA win World Cup gold in Germany

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Korea vs USA; Bonn Men's Foil Finals; c/o FIE.org, Augusto Bizzi
Korea vs USA; Bonn Men's Foil Finals; c/o FIE.org, Augusto Bizzi

The first men’s foil World Cup event of the season in Bonn, Germany has produced a second career World Cup win for France’s Julien Mertine and a superb team performance by USA, who affirmed their favoritism ahead of Tokyo 2020. The USA men’s foil team of Race Imboden, Alexander Massialas, Nick Itkin and Gerek Meinhardt has cemented its position at the top of the FIE world … [Read more...] about Mertine, USA win World Cup gold in Germany

Popescu, Poland win first World Cup of the season in Estonia

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Women's Epee Individual Medalists - c/o FIE.org/Augusto Bizzi
Women's Epee Individual Medalists - c/o FIE.org/Augusto Bizzi

Romania’s Anna Marie Popescu has won her tenth World Cup gold at the 50th edition of the Glaive De Tallin in the Estonian capital, while Poland have beaten Russia to win team gold. 279 female epee fencers from around the world have competed at the 50th edition of the ‘Glaive de Tallin’ over the weekend of November 1-3 at the Kalev Sports Hall in Tallin, Estonia. Romanian … [Read more...] about Popescu, Poland win first World Cup of the season in Estonia

FIE 2019/20 Season Preview: Women’s Epee

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Before the start of an Olympic season of international fencing, check out the athletes who are on top of the world, who are defending from Rio, or who might pull a surprise by the time it all reaches Tokyo. This weekend’s women’s Epee World Cup event in Tallin, Estonia marked the beginning of the 2019/20 FIE season of international fencing.  In total, 48 senior World Cup … [Read more...] about FIE 2019/20 Season Preview: Women’s Epee

2019 FIE Congress Rule Change Proposals

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The 2019 FIE Congress is fast approaching! This year's event will be held November 30 in Lausanne , Switzerland. This year, like in years past, the public can get a glimpse into what proposals are on the docket. The proposal document can be found here for a complete look. Below is a recap of the more consequential potential rules changes for the average fencer. Proposal … [Read more...] about 2019 FIE Congress Rule Change Proposals

USA Olympic hopefuls tune up for World Cup season at October NAC in Kansas

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Lee Kiefer, 2019 October NAC
Lee Kiefer, 2019 October NAC c/o USA Fencing/Instagram

A clutch of Olympians have battled a new generation of U.S. fencing talent at the North American Cup held in Kansas from October 18-21. The October North American Cup is the first of four qualification tournaments to determine the US Team selection for Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020. Medals were up for grabs in Division I, Division II, Cadet and Paralympic categories over four … [Read more...] about USA Olympic hopefuls tune up for World Cup season at October NAC in Kansas