Today’s episode is the story of David Sach, a man who has represented fencing on two continents, and who you probably know best as the Head Assigner… Read more “Episode 21: David Sach”
Episode 20: David Sierra
David Sierra started fencing at Texas A&M when he needed a PE credit and didn’t want to sign up for Advanced Weightlifting or Aerobic Power-walking. Since then,… Read more “Episode 20: David Sierra”
Episode 19: Maureen Griffin
Maureen Griffin decided to start fencing foil at age 14 when she quit the swim team and her dad told her she had 24 hours to find… Read more “Episode 19: Maureen Griffin”
Episode 18: Damien Lehfeldt
Damien Lehfeldt currently coaches epée at the Richmond Fencing Club. His fencing career began when he was a kid, continued through his years at Brandeis, led him… Read more “Episode 18: Damien Lehfeldt”
Episode 17: Peet Sasaki
If you say the name “Peet Sasaki” to a group of fencers, they might look at you with a baffled expression on their face… although admittedly for… Read more “Episode 17: Peet Sasaki”
Episode 16: Delia Turner
It’s been too long since I had the time to interview someone for my podcast. Can’t think of anyone better to restart all this with! Delia Turner… Read more “Episode 16: Delia Turner”
Episode 15: Dan Kellner
Dan Kellner started fencing in the 7th grade. He had a video game called Summer Games and had trouble figuring out the fencing part. He asked his… Read more “Episode 15: Dan Kellner”
Episode 14: Andrew Fischl
Andrew Fischl didn’t start fencing until his junior year of high school but achieved a lot very quickly: he was 5th in the country in 2013. Before… Read more “Episode 14: Andrew Fischl”
Episode 13: Keeth Smart
Keeth Smart is a saber fencer who achieved a lot of success on the fencing strip. He qualified for three Olympics, placing 30th in 2000, 15th in… Read more “Episode 13: Keeth Smart”
