EuroFence 2018

Athlete Features

Against All Odds: The Remarkable Journeys of the 2018 European Championship's Most Unexpected Competitors

Not every fencer at the 2018 European Fencing Championship arrived via a well-funded academy or a storied national program. Some of this year's most compelling competitors have traveled roads that few would have predicted would lead to Europe's most prestigious fencing stage — and their stories are well worth knowing.

Jul 15, 2026

Competition Analysis

Foil, Épée, or Sabre: A Tactical Breakdown of the Three Weapons Defining the 2018 European Championships

The 2018 European Fencing Championship is not one competition — it is three, each governed by its own logic, tradition, and cast of contenders. This weapon-by-weapon breakdown examines the tactical landscapes, national powerhouses, and athletes most likely to define the tournament's legacy.

Jul 14, 2026

Athlete Features

American Fencers Are Rewriting the Rules at Europe's Premier Championship

For decades, the European Fencing Championship has been the exclusive domain of storied programs from France, Italy, and Hungary. But at the 2018 edition, a growing contingent of American competitors is arriving not merely to participate — but to contend. What changed, and how did they get here?

Jul 14, 2026