fencer

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Saber fencer Eli Dershwitz is among the many United States athletes that struggle to keep up with rising costs associated with being an Olympic athlete.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025

Mattel has recreated a host of sporting figures as Barbie dolls, including American Olympic champion gymnast Gabby Douglas, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad, snowboarder Chloe Kim and golfer Lorena Ochoa.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

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

At Rio 2016, fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad made headlines when she became the first American to compete at the Olympics while wearing a headscarf.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

If I’d wake up feeling aimless or uncertain about where my life was headed I’d train harder to be certain I was at least the best fencer that day.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad