A decade before they climbed the Olympic medal stand, Team USA’s fencing greats got their start at tournaments like the North American Cup. A total of 2,268 competitors will participate across 24 events, spanning age categories from Y-14 to Junior. Competitors hail from 35 states, truly showcasing the nationwide appeal of fencing. Within these young champions, 109 are proud North Texans. It's worth noting that many greats, like Tokyo Olympic Champion Lee Kiefer, ignited their Olympic journey at tournaments like this. A potential future Olympian might just be among those competing in Fort Worth.
A decade before they climbed the Olympic medal stand, Team USA’s fencing greats got their start at tournaments like the North American Cup. A total of 2,268 competitors will participate across 24 events, spanning age categories from Y-14 to Junior. Competitors hail from 35 states, truly showcasing the nationwide appeal of fencing. Within these young champions, 109 are proud North Texans. It's worth noting that many greats, like Tokyo Olympic Champion Lee Kiefer, ignited their Olympic journey at tournaments like this. A potential future Olympian might just be among those competing in Fort Worth.