I don't believe so. Fencing gear is relatively simple, and except for the very top in Saber and Foil, is entirely wired, and thus I'd imagine sends out very little interference. ... more

I don't recall Wimbledon ever being on Eurosport. It's a big event, and frankly I think that Eurosport doesn't have the ability to cover it as well as the other networks. Plus there is enough comercial interest that I don't think that Eurosport ... more

The term "Sport Fencing" is usually interchangeable with the terms "Modern Fencing" and "Olympic Fencing." At Whitman we consider it to reference the styles of mainstream, competitive fencing after about 1940. It is extremely different from ... more

If the "real thing" is a duel with sharps, then aside from the mortal danger and related psychological factors, the primary technical difference is that the duellist can win with only a single good touch, whereas the athlete has to hit his opponent ... more

All of them. On the athletic side, speed and cardiovascular fitness rank foremost. Other traits that can be exploited are strength (for explosive speed, not heavy handedness), manual dexterity, and flexibility. Quick reaction time is extremely ... more