Fencing Gear - and The Olympic Games
Did you know that fencing is one of only six sports that have been featured in every modern Olympic games?
It is unusual for an athlete to compete in all three types of fencing - epee, foil and saber. Generally athletes choose just one type and concentrate exclusively on it.
Fencing is a sport for both men and women, although until the late 1990s, women were barred from competing in either epee or saber, being restricted to foil only.
Whether man or woman, you need the same fencing gear: a sword (epee, foil, saber), a face mask, uniform, white pants, white shirt, and special fencing shoes.