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Junior & Cadet Worlds Day 7: Wimmer's Historic Junior Men's Epee Silver
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Reigning Cadet champion Nathaniel Wimmer became just the second American ever to medal in Junior Men's Epee, rallying from 7–1 down in the semifinal.
Junior & Cadet Worlds Day 6: Underdog U.S. Junior Men's Foil Team Wins Gold
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Seeded ninth, Team USA's Junior Men's Foil squad beat four top-eight teams — including No.
Junior & Cadet Worlds Day 5: Jaelyn Liu's Historic Cadet–Junior Foil Double
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Jaelyn Liu became the first fencer ever to win Cadet and Junior gold at two different world championships, with Ella Calise and Aaron Wang also medaling.
Introducing USA Fencing Starter Kits: Everything a New Fencer Needs, All in One Place
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USA Fencing partnered with Absolute Fencing to offer starter kits, giving beginners and parents one place to buy essential gear instead of assembling a list themselves.
Junior & Cadet Worlds Day 4: Jaelyn Liu Repeats as Junior Women's Foil Champion
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Liu battled back from 10–8 down with a cramping hand in the semifinal, then beat China's Linlin Zhu 15–4 for a second straight Junior Foil world title.
Junior & Cadet Worlds Day 3: U.S. Junior Men's Saber Team Wins Fourth Straight Gold
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Morrill, Gonzalez, Choi and Kim extended Team USA's Junior Men's Saber team dynasty to four consecutive world titles in Rio.
Junior & Cadet Worlds Day 2: Aiden Tse Wins Cadet Men's Saber Gold on Debut
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Premier Fencing Academy's Aiden Tse won Cadet Men's Saber gold at his first Junior & Cadet World Championships, continuing recent U.S.
Junior & Cadet Worlds Day 1: Will Morrill Takes Junior Men's Saber Silver
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After NCAA bronze and a first FIE senior gold days earlier, Will Morrill added Junior Worlds silver — beating the NCAA champion in the semifinal.
Applications Now Open for Fencing the Gap Club Grants
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USA Fencing opened applications for five $5,000 Fencing the Gap Club Grants, closing April 30 at 11:59 p.m.
Volunteers Needed for 2026 WAS Para Fencing World Cup in Bradenton, Florida
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USA Fencing is seeking volunteers for the 2026 WAS Para Fencing World Cup at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, May 25-30, 2026 - the start of the LA 2028 Paralympic qualification cycle.
Building the Future of Fencing: U.S. Fencing Foundation's 2025 Impact Report
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Notre Dame Wins Men's NCAA Team Title, Ties Columbia for All-Time Lead
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In the first year of separate men's and women's NCAA team formats, Notre Dame swept both and tied Columbia with 16 all-time fencing team titles.
Notre Dame Wins Inaugural Women's Three-Weapon NCAA Team Title
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Notre Dame edged Columbia 102–99 in South Bend to win the first NCAA women's three-weapon team championship; Muhari, Guo and Botello took individual golds.
Henry Harutunian to Receive 2026 U.S. Fencing Foundation Legacy Award
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Henry Harutunian, who coached fencing at Yale for 49 years and won five NCAA championships, will receive the 2026 U.S.
USA Fencing and America250 Announce Partnership to Honor America's 250th Anniversary
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USA Fencing announced a partnership with America250 for the nation's Semiquincentennial, linking America's sword-bearing history to the fencers competing today.
Apply to USA Fencing Committees, Councils & Resource Groups (2026–27)
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USA Fencing opened 2026–27 volunteer applications for its committees, councils and resource groups.
2026 NCAA Championships Preview: A Historic New Era Begins
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A preview of the March 19–22 NCAA Championships at Notre Dame's Joyce Center — the first year of separate men's and women's three-weapon team titles.
Lights, Camera, En Garde: How Hollywood and Fencing Have Always Been in Love
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USA Fencing traced the sport's century-long relationship with film, from Douglas Fairbanks hiring a fencing master for The Mark of Zorro to Inigo Montoya in The Princess Bride.
March 2026 NAC Day 4 Recap: Final-Day Gold in Cleveland
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Six gold medals capped the March NAC in Cleveland, including home-state and youth champions on the final day.
March 2026 NAC Day 3 Recap: Six More Golds in Cleveland
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Six champions were crowned on Day 3 of the March NAC in Cleveland across youth and Division II events.
College Fencing Is Booming. We Want to Hear Your Story.
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With NCAAs ahead and new programs launching, USA Fencing is building a college fencing alumni network and inviting stories.
March 2026 NAC Day 2 Recap: Six Champions in Cleveland
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Six gold medalists shone on Saturday at the March NAC in Cleveland.
March 2026 NAC Day 1 Recap: Young Champions Shine in Cleveland
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Opening day of the March NAC in Cleveland produced six youth and cadet champions as the weekend began.
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Named Official Champagne of USA Fencing
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USA Fencing named Champagne Billecart-Salmon its Official Champagne for events including the Foundation Gala and Hall of Fame Dinner.