The first half of this Olympics, which showcased the individual events in fencing, was full of surprises, great stories, and the birth of new stars in fencing who brought a great deal of pride to their nations. The surprises went in both directions - frustrating,...
Are you drawn to Olympic fencing, even though you have no idea about the sport except that there are swords? Great news! You’ve found a primer that will give you everything you need to know about Olympic fencing, even if you’ve never watched a fencing match in your...
Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images Even for the most seasoned of fencers, learning all about the players in the Olympics from the world of fencing can be a bit daunting. We’ve put together some resources to help you both watch fencing at the Olympics and also to help...
The Tokyo Olympics are just under a week away, and that means it’s time for some serious analysis and predictions to ramp up before the Games begin! This year is of course different from any other year in the history of the Olympics, both because of the yearlong delay...
The most high-profile event for fencers in the world is the Olympics. The sport itself is pretty much the same as what the novice fencer practices - fencing is fencing. However, it’s easy for people to get lost in the whole winding road of qualification and style. The...
Olympic fencing has moved and evolved considerably over the last one hundred and twenty seven years, and it’s been quite the journey. Understanding how fencing has changed as part of the Olympics can give us insight into what fencing is today and where it will take us...
Image Credit: FRANCK ROBICHON/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock There is no event in the world of sports that holds so high a place as the Olympics. It is held up as the pinnacle of not only sport, but part of what society is striving for in general. This is true of fencing as...
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