Tag: fencing
Fencing admits Russians and Belarusians
The decision appears to mean that Russian and Belarusian fencers will qualify for next year’s Olympics in Paris. Fencing, like most other sports federations, has followed recommendations from the IOC,…
France wins two world titles with Ysaora Thibus and Romain Cannone
A year after her title of team Olympic vice-champion in Tokyo in foil, Ysaora Thibus is crowned world champion. The French fencer won the final in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday…
French fencing sharpens its weapons in Oran
In Tokyo, French fencers distinguished themselves with two Olympic titles in epee and foil. Two years from Paris 2024, Hugues Obry, epee coach with the men, tells us about this…
Devon Allen, 27, has an insane goal – plans to break the world record for instant fencing, celebrate World Cup gold and then win the Super Bowl
An exceptional athlete. That’s the United States Devon Allen is. Recognizing to be a passionate poker player, Allen has now put his bet on the table as perhaps the most…
Virtual fencing should keep the sheep in the pasture
In a pasture on Gotland, sheep graze within a virtual fence. It is a new technology that is being tested on a farm where ten sheep have been given a…
Niko Vuorinen made a history of Finnish fencing, on the way the Rio Olympic champion was defeated – “We only have a distance of 200 kilometers to the Ukrainian battlefield. Humanity obliges us to talk about the facts”
Bronze contractor Niko Vuorinen made the history of Finnish fencing in Budapest. The joy of success of an experienced contestant is mourned by Russia’s military action in Ukraine. Niko Vuorinen32,…