fencer

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Discretionary Olympic spots are infrequent, but in 2023, fencer Olga Kharlan received a place at Paris 2024 from former IOC President Thomas Bach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Wheelchair fencer Andrii Demchuk crossed the border to Poland with his wife and two children after the invasion.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 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

Chaves’ coach, Eduardo Nunes, says the fencer will face trouble beyond the mental stress and the unexpectedly long trip in his attempt to qualify for the Paralympics.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

It doesn’t matter how skilled a fencer you are, you can’t help but lose when your opponent has a blade of Ramston steel and you’ve chosen to fight with a willow switch.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss