What's What & Who's Who: Fencing
The nitty gritty
A collegiate fencing match is split into three divisions, with three fencers assigned to each division. Each of these three divisions corresponds with a different weapon, and each contestant in a given division fences against every opponent in that division to make for a total of up to 27 bouts.
Each match is fought to five touches or three minutes, whichever comes first. If the fencer steps off the strip that designates the playing field, the other player wins a point.
If the bout is tied, fencers go into a one-minute sudden-death overtime — the...
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