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Black fencing pioneer and 6-time Olympian Peter Westbrook dies at 72

Peter Westbrook was the first African-American and Asian-American to medal in Olympic fencing, later launching a foundation to increase representation in the sport.

NBC Sports on MSN · 1d

Peter Westbrook, Olympic fencing medalist whose foundation changed lives, dies at 72

Peter Westbrook, a fencer who competed at five Olympics, winning a bronze medal, and started a New York City fencing academy that produced many Olympians and made a profound impact on even more lives,

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 2d

Peter Westbrook, first Black American fencer to win Olympic medal, dies at 72

Face2FaceAfrica on MSN · 1d

Peter Westbrook, trailblazing Black Olympic fencer and medalist, dies at 72

Peter Westbrook, the first Black American fencer to win an Olympic medal and a dedicated mentor to underserved youth in New York, has passed away at the age of 72. His death, attributed to complications from cancer,

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov re-elected president of fencing's governing body

Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov has been elected to a new term as president of the International Fencing Federation ...

Salisbury Fencing Club gets new life downtown as it teaches a different kind of sport

Did you know Salisbury has a fencing club? People of all ages and levels are able to take part as it blossoms at downtown ...

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Mikaela Shiffrin tumbles into fencing during final run

American ski racer Mikaela Shiffrin said Saturday she was OK after crashing in her second run of a World Cup giant slalom ...

Discussion of fencing ordinance on Ann Arbor City Council's Monday agenda

The Ann Arbor City Council tonight will be considering an ordinance that cleans up language and sets uniformity regarding ...

Ukrainska Pravda on MSN2d

Ukrainian Fencing Federation reacts to Congress' decision to elect Russian oligarch Usmanov as FIE President

The National Fencing Federation of Ukraine and the entire Ukrainian fencing community are outraged by the decision of the ...

Kyiv Independent on MSN1d

Russian oligarch Usmanov elected to head International Fencing Federation despite US, EU sanctions

Usmanov, 71, headed the federation until the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, when the European Union and the U.S.

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University of Minnesota erects fencing on bridge to reduce suicide attempts

Temporary fencing was installed last week. Suicide prevention advocates say they’ll continue to push for permanent barriers.

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Watch: How a fencing club trains future Paralympians in France

Wheelchair fencing training is a specialised program offered at the Muret Fencing Club, which welcomes both able-bodied and ...

Remembering Leslie Taft: A life dedicated to fencing and local community

How do you fully encapsulate someone's life in just a few minutes? Accurately portray their passion and profound impact on ...

Ukrainska Pravda on MSN1d

No words: Ukrainian Olympic fencing champion on Russian oligarch's election as president of International Fencing Federation

Olympic fencing champion Olha Kharlan has reacted to the election of Russian citizen Alisher Usmanov as president of the ...

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Letters from readers: Love for fencing, travel tales and raising money for natural disasters

Young Hong Kong students share their stories of sports, adventure and community support.

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