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REMI CLARK-REDSTAR
The man in the mask: Yale Fencing’s head coach Marat Israelian

Committed to athletic excellence, team camaraderie and athlete growth, Coach Israelian’s fencing journey has shaped his leadership of Yale’s Dueling Dans.

February 19, 2025

REMI CLARK-REDSTAR
FENCING: Bulldogs battle for victory at Philadelphia Invitational

Despite injuries, men’s and women’s teams secure winning records at the tournament.

January 24, 2025

JAKE SIESEL
FENCING: Yale secures resounding victory at Vassar Open Invitational

An overhauled roster and attitude could precipitate the best Yale womens’ fencing team seen in years.

November 15, 2023

PALOMA VIGIL
Chinese American foil fencers Emme Zhou ’23 and Helen Tan ’25 reflect on their time at Yale

Zhou and Tan spoke to the News about their identity and love for the sport.

April 11, 2023

PALOMA VIGIL
FENCING: Injuries leave fencers susceptible at Ivies

Yale fencers lost the Ivy League Round Robins after a series of injuries kept three female fencers out of the competition

February 14, 2023

PRANAVA DHAR
FENCING: Bulldogs sweep Sacred Heart on Senior Day

The Yale men’s and women’s fencing teams celebrated seven seniors in their sole home meet of the season.

February 2, 2023

PALOMA VIGIL
Internationally-competitive Yale fencers balance school and sport

The News spoke to three Yale fencers who compete domestically as well as internationally.

January 27, 2023

PRANAVA DHAR
FENCING: Bulldogs dominate at Philadelphia Invitational

The Yale men’s and women’s fencing teams collectively finished 5–4 last weekend as the women’s squad defeated national champions Notre Dame.

January 24, 2023

PRANAVA DHAR
FENCING: Near-clean sweep by Bulldogs at Brandeis Invitational

The Yale women’s fencing team won a 6–0 shut out at the meet, while the men’s team went 3–1.

December 9, 2022

PRANAVA DHAR
FENCING: Bulldogs post strong showing at Penn State Garrett Open

The Yale men’s and women’s fencing teams secured multiple top 10 finishes at Penn State.

November 9, 2022

HAMERA SHABBIR
FENCING: Marat Israelian elevated to head coach

After leading both varsity fencing squads for seven months, Marat Israelian has been promoted to head coach.

April 12, 2022