fencing

St. John’s fencer finishes sixth in men’s individual saber at Olympics
St. John’s fencer finishes sixth in men’s individual saber at Olympics
Sports Liam La Guerre 7/30/2012 at 5:46PM

Daryl Homer was underrated going into the men’s individual saber event in the London Olympics, since it was his first-ever appearance in the pinnacle of athletic competition. But the 18-seeded Homer shocked everyone when he upset world ranked No. 2 Alexey Yakimenko of Russia, 15-14, showcasing the strength of the U.S. fencing team. “In my [...]

Two Johnnies fence for Olympic gold
Two Johnnies fence for Olympic gold
Sports Liam La Guerre 7/27/2012 at 9:57AM

The Red Storm has had a lot to talk about lately. Its women’s basketball team made its first appearance in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen; the baseball team broke into the NCAA Super Regionals and had five players drafted by the major leagues; and Maurice Harkless is the first Johnny to be drafted by the NBA [...]