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Nike Fencing Shoes

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Connor

The fencing shoes launched by Nike for the 2008 Games are now available for sale online on a limited basis. Go here to order the Nike Ballestras. About the Nike Ballestra Fencing Shoe: The sole is kind of 2 pieces, … Continue reading →

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A Deeper Look At Loss And Victory In Fencing Tournaments

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Connor

Did you win a medal? What round did you get to in the Direct Elimination? Where did you place? These three questions are probably the most common analysis of fencer performance in tournaments. Unfortunately, they are often the deepest level … Continue reading →

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Nike Ballestra – Released for the 2008 Olympic Games

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Connor

The sport of fencing requires athletes to perform a constant series of advance, retreat and lunging moves during the course of a competitive match. Each move creates an impact on the athlete’s body. However, the impact of a lunge on … Continue reading →

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