Meet the best men’s athletes graduating in the Class of 2026.
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Fencing
‘Pressure makes diamonds’: Simon Kushkov recounts his fencing journey since age three
In his last ride, Kushkov becomes captain for Penn men’s fencing after coming off of a standout season.
Liozynansky's mentality of process over result has led to success on and off the strip.
Penn fencing lands 5th place at Ivy League Championships
Simon Lioznyansky and Joseph Wu notch All-Ivy honors.
‘Pressure makes diamonds’: Simon Kushkov recounts his fencing journey since age three
In his last ride, Kushkov becomes captain for Penn men’s fencing after coming off of a standout season.
Liozynansky's mentality of process over result has led to success on and off the strip.
Penn fencing continues dominant performance at Elite Invitational
The team attributes its win to a renewed culture of intensity and community.
The meet debuted eight freshmen fencers from the women's team and four from the men's team.
Beach fun, buzz cuts, and betting shirts: Traditions of Penn Athletics teams
Penn fencing, tennis, football, and rowing all have traditions close to their hearts.
One year later, Bryce Louie reflects on senior year as an NCAA champion
Last year, Louie was Penn’s first NCAA national champion in fencing since 2013.
'Striking gold on and off the strip': Women's fencer Katherine Andres is dominating the national and international stage
Through resilience and sacrifice, the Pan-American champion balances pre-med studies and global competitions.
Cho competed in the NCAA Championships, as well as in South Korea and Egypt.
Penn men's and women's fencing both finish 8th at NCAA fencing championships
Seniors Bryce Louse and Sabrina Cho end their Penn careers with fighting performances.
Penn men’s and women’s fencing finish season strong at Temple Invitational
Both teams look to prepare for NCAA regionals.
Previewing Penn men’s and women’s fencing at the Ivy League Championships
The Palestra will host the Ancient Eight for the first time in its 98-year history.
Penn women's fencing's supportive culture fuels 11 wins across two meets
Senior foilists Katina Proestakis Ortiz and Sabrina Cho reflect on the team's successes.
Camaraderie and strategy fueled Penn men's fencing's nine wins at the Philadelphia Invitational
The team notably defeated top nationally-ranked Notre Dame team by a score of 14-13.
A look to the future: Meet five incoming student-athletes in the Class of 2029
Incoming student-athletes for fencing, softball, track and field, cross country, and swimming and diving programs talk about their “Why Penn?”
Penn men's fencing's Bryce Louie captures silver at 2024 Tunis Foil World Cup
The senior is coming off a season where he was an NCAA Champion in the event.
Louie's gold highlights Penn fencing's performance at Temple Open
Senior Bryce Louie won gold in men’s foil, while freshman Polina Kharchyna took home silver in épée.


















