Fencing set to gain prominence at 2028 U.S. Summer Olympics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:37 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Leading up to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, fencing is positioned to attract significant attention, building on the success of American athletes at the 2024 Paris Games. Lee Kiefer's achievement as the first American fencer to win three Olympic gold medals and Lauren Scruggs' spot in history as the first Black American woman to earn an individual fencing medal have contributed to the sport's growing popularity. The U.S. Fencing team aims to capitalize on this momentum and has benefited from initiatives aimed at broadening access to the sport. With the International Fencing Federation pushing for global growth, young talents from diverse backgrounds are now emerging in the sport. Preparations are underway as well for the anticipated competitions in Los Angeles, aiming to further elevate fencing in the Olympic.
- •Lee Kiefer won three gold medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- •Lauren Scruggs became the first Black American woman to win an individual Olympic fencing medal.
- •Increased funding and initiatives aim to expand access to fencing.
- •The International Fencing Federation is promoting global growth of the sport.
- •The U.S. Fencing team prepares for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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"Fencing, a historically niche sport, has gained worldwide attention and traction with athletes and fans. Fencing is a dynamic combat sport requiring lightning-fast sword movements via agile athletes, sudden deceptions, and quick-attacks exploiting an opponent’s mistake. Fencing is best described…
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