fencer

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For U.S. fencer Lee Kiefer, the defending gold medalist in women’s foil, the venue holds sentimental value.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

You also need to have “right of way” which, if you’re new to fencing, is a concept best left to the referee, who decides which fencer has attacking priority at any given time.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

Weber, a Long Island native who went to the University of Pennsylvania, was a world-class fencer, said Jeff Salmon, who knew him from the time they were boys through various fencing competitions.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2023

For several minutes the wasp circled him, flitting in and out with the agile prodding of a fencer.

From Scientific American • Sep. 29, 2023

Parry as soon as the attack begins or at the end, when the fencer is vulnerable with his foil arm fully extended.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes