Epee

Sophomore takes her best shot at Olympic glory

2008-01-11 00:00:00

Marisa Berger, a 15-year-old sophomore at North Hollywood Harvard-Westlake, would have no problem toting a .44 Magnum while spouting, "Go ahead, make my day." She practices shooting inside her family's house and garage, using an air pistol to fire lead...

For Hampstead fencer, there's a point to everything

2012-07-15 07:03:00

Michael Oles, of Hampstead, is passionate about the sport of fencing. He says that while each of the three disciplines — foil, saber and epee — has its loyal followers, all are in agreement about one thing: Fencing is a life-long passion....

En garde! Fencing competition draws 340 participants

2011-12-04 15:37:00

Lisa Dobloug, 72, is proof that fencing competitors are not all youngsters. The Washington resident competed Sunday in the 24th annual Charm City Classic, a two-day event at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, for fencers 13 and over. "I am...

Sacksen secures bronze medal in China

2011-05-30 18:25:00

Beijing Olympian and Somerset native Sam Sacksen completed his 2011 World Cup tour Sunday in China by winning the bronze medal in the mixed relay competition. Along with his teammate, Suzanne Stettinius of Parkton, Md., the USA team combined to capture...

France's Hajnalka Kiraly Picot, right, scores a point on Canada's Julie Leprohon during the bronze medal women's team epee at the 2004 Olympic Games on Aug. 20. France defeated Canada, 45-37.

2004-08-20 12:19:14