An astonishing total of 54 athletes from the Ivy League have qualified for the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Fencing Championships, setting the stage for what promises to be an electrifying clash of the titans.
NCAA BOUND.
54 Ivies across all 12 Ivy fencing programs have been selected to compete at the 2024 @NCAA Fencing Championships in Columbus, Ohio on March 21-24. Ivy fencers brought home three national titles a year ago. 🌿🤺
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— Ivy League (@IvyLeague) March 19, 2024
Yes, you read that correctly—54! That’s how many Ivy League athletes have managed to secure their spots in this prestigious tournament taking place from March 21 to March 24 at French Field House in Columbus, Ohio. Talk about an invasion, right? This isn’t just big news; it’s massive, especially if you’re into the whole swish-swish of fencing.
2024 NCAA Fencing Championships Schedule
| Day | Time (ET) | Event (all on ESPN+) |
| Thursday, Mar 21 | 9 AM – 1:30 PM | Women’s Epee, Foil, Sabre (Rounds 1-3) |
| Friday, Mar 22 | 9 AM – 1 PM | Women’s Epee, Foil, Sabre (Rounds 4-5 & Semifinals/Championships) |
| Saturday, Mar 23 | 9 AM – 1 PM | Men’s Epee, Foil, Sabre (Rounds 1-3) |
| Sunday, Mar 24 | 9 AM – 1:30 PM | Men’s Epee, Foil, Sabre (Rounds 4-5 & Semifinals/Championships) |
Now, let’s break down the “how to qualify for NCAA fencing championships” for those curious minds out there.
First off, imagine balancing your rigorous academic schedule with intense physical training—this is the daily grind for our Ivy League fencers. The path to the championships begins long before the season kicks off, with athletes dedicating countless hours to perfecting their stances, their strikes, and their strategies.
It’s a commitment that goes beyond the piste; it’s about pushing your limits, both mentally and physically.
Get ready folks, and watch 2024 NCAA Fencing Championships. The Clash of Steel is about to get a whole lot more interesting with these brainy fencers in the mix. Let’s cheer them on as they vie for the ultimate title and maybe, just maybe, inspire the rest of us to chase our own championships, whatever they may be.