USA’s Fencing Stars Shine Bright on Foreign Soil With 2 Podium Finishes at the Cairo World Cup

Team USA fencing has been on a brighter path to the Paris Olympics. Following multiple World Cup runs with the year’s kick-off, the roster has sought qualification in Men’s Foil and Women’s Epee while experiencing a steady rise in the rest of the categories. As the Cairo World Cup proceeds, more walk to solidify their presence, hoping to make it to the ultimate stage.

The Cairo World Cup announced its presence on February 22 following the Tbilisi showdown. As the event proceeded, USA women’s fencing soared through the foil tableau to end in a coveted podium finish.

US women’s fencing witness triumphant run

The USA foil roster offered a good showcase across men’s and women’s to have many finishes in the Top 50. However, in the latter, the country secured two podium finishes, courtesy of two Olympians, Lee Kiefer and Jackie Dubrovich. “A great tournament,” the USA Fencing remarked, congratulating its two stars for the day. Though it wasn’t a gold finish, Jackie Dubrovich’s bronze and Lee Kiefer’s silver instated USA’s dominant presence on the mats.

Jackie Dubrovich, the 2020 Olympian, battled and triumphed through 5 of the total bouts to ultimately head against her teammate, Lee Kiefer, in the semi-final. Going 15-12, 15-14, Kiefer, the reigning Olympic champion, proceeded into the showdown. Here, Lee Kiefer stumbled in the first of her six bouts for the day falling short to Italy’s Favaretto Martina. Pulling the scores at 15-5 and 15-13, Kiefer settled for a silver.

Ahead of the Cairo World Cup, the USA women’s foil stood at No. 3 in the world ranking. Given that the top four teams will secure qualification by the games, Lee and Jackie seem to have lent a crucial hand to the team and themselves on the path to Paris 2024.

Kiefer and Jackie en route to Paris 2024

Kiefer Lee is one of the best-known names in the fencing industry. The 29-year-old has repeatedly showcased her prominence with the many feathers on her hat. At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Lee became the first American to claim an Olympic gold in the individual foil event. Holding the formidable stance, the icon tops the world ranking with 282 and proves herself a worthy prospect for the nearing Olympics.

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As for Jackie Dubrovich, the 2020 Olympian has triumphed over the Pan Am Games for a gold and a bronze further. Last year in December, the 29-year-old bested Romania, Poland, Canada, and Italy to claim team gold at the Senior World Cup. She bagged an individual silver, bringing her world ranking to 13 at 93 points. Looking good on the maps and numbers, the two await the trial season on the brink.

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