2026 Junior Olympics, Day 4 Recap: New Targets, Calm Finishes and Final-Day Gold in Kansas City
Four national champions close out the Junior Olympics with confidence and composure.
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2026 Junior Olympics, Day 3 Recap: Adapting on the Fly and Finding Confidence in Kansas City
Six national champions crowned Sunday as flexibility and belief shape gold-medal runs.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In fencing, the winner is often the athlete who can adapt fastest when Plan A stops working.Martina Fernandez (Nellya Fencers) knows that lesson we...
2026 Junior Olympics, Day 2 Recap: Hunger, Preparation and Poise Pay Off in Kansas City
Five national champions awarded Saturday as competition heats up.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a rough competition just before winter break, Jeein Joo (South Bay Fencing & Globus Fencing Academy) could’ve gotten down. Instead, he got to work.“I had a lot o...
2026 Junior Olympics, Day 1 Recap: Smart Adjustments and Steady Focus Set the Tone in Kansas City
Three national champions crowned Friday as fencing’s “physical chess” takes center stage.KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sometimes it’s speed and power that deliver the decisive touch. Sometimes, it’s your brain.That balance is what makes fencing, often described a...
Sebastien Dos Santos Named USA Fencing Women’s Epee National Coach
Veteran international coach returns to lead program he once helped build, bringing an athlete-centered vision.
USA Fencing and World Fencing League Sign Strategic Partnership Designed to Grow the Sport Across the U.S and World
Collaboration will spotlight elite competition and pathways to participation as World Fencing League launches in April.
Apply by Jan. 16 to Join the Referees’ Commission Nominating Committee
Before referees vote for Referees’ Commission leadership, they’ll first choose the committee that shapes the ballot.
Denison Adds Men's NCAA Fencing, Building on Big Red's Championship Foundation
The Division III power, with support from USA Fencing, becomes latest school to expand opportunities in college fencing.
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