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...Malkin Athletic Center, and the Harvard men’s and women’s fencing teams are out in force, laughing as they pull poses and pretend to fight over their multitude of trophies for a photo shoot. With not only the Ivy League Championship but also the NCAA Championship under their belts, they have something to celebrate.And at the edge stands the man who made it all happen. Peter Brand, head coach of the Harvard fencing program since 1999, has overseen an almost miraculous turnaround in the sport’s fortunes at the University. When he arrived...
...difference.” Despite frequent hindrances, Cross pushed through organic chemistry and extra-curricular activities to prove herself yet again. After she led the team to its second Ivy championship in as many years, she finished third at Nationals as the team won its first-ever NCAA title, beating out numerous past winners in the process. What made Cross such an outstanding athlete in 2006 was her dual contribution to the sport as an individual and as a team player. “It’s very easy, because fencing is an individual sport, to separate yourself...
...Anderson and O’Riain carried that momentum into the dual season, going 16-4, including a perfect 5-0 in Ivy play to help the Crimson to its fourth straight undefeated league season. That earned the pair a berth in the field of 32 at the NCAA doubles championship. Although Anderson and O’Riain lost in the first round to a tough duo from Florida, their remarkable season will not soon be forgotten. The two were the first Harvard players to qualify for the ITA All-Americans since the mid-80’s, Anderson...
...beat a ranked team.” The victory was the Crimson’s second in a row against a ranked opponent, propelling Harvard to a No. 16 ranking nationally. The win also had long-term effects; players and coaches alike accredited Harvard’s surprise NCAA bid to its superb record against the nation’s best squads. “The selection committee must have looked at wins against possible tournament teams and highly ranked teams,” co-captain midfielder Jake Samuelson said. “Other teams had good records but didn?...
...Denis Tolkachev’s foot. Even before the light came on to indicate the touch, the Harvard epee fencer knew. And then he turned around and yelled—yelled as loud as he could for as long as he could.He had done it. He had won the NCAA individual men’s gold.The foot touch, coming at 14-14 in the individual men’s epee final at the NCAA tournament, was a gamble. But it paid off for Ungar as he became just the third Harvard man to capture NCAA gold...