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Jul 29, 2021

How Cuban-Born, Barefoot-Trained Fencer Yeisser Ramirez Became a U.S. Olympian

The 34-year-old learned to fence épée barefoot in Guantanamo Bay before immigrating to the U.S. Now, he's competing for Team USA in Tokyo.

Jul 27, 2021

Fencing’s Rich History With the Grisly—But Dignified!—Art of Dueling

Not that long ago, the world's most decorated swordsmen settled scores in arranged combat. One duel-hungry media member even got in on the, uh, fun.

Jul 25, 2021

Kiefer is First American to Medal in Individual Foil, Lifts Team USA to Three Golds

The fencer is the first American to medal in the individual foil event after defeating defending Olympic champion Inna Deriglazova of the Russian Olympic Committee.

Jun 19, 2021

Two-Time Olympian Nzingha Prescod Hopes to Make Fencing More Accessible Through Fencing in the Park

Nzingha Prescod, a two-time Olympic fencer, wants to help children from her community get into the exclusive sport