Fencing at the Summer Olympics

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/fencing-at-the-summer-olympics

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is fencing in the Olympics?Fencing is a fast dance with swords where athletes try to touch each other with special swords. It mixes art and athleticism into a thrilling sport.
2. What are the three weapons used in Olympic fencing?Olympic fencing uses the foil, épée, and sabre. Each weapon has a different target area and set of rules.

Right of Way: A fundamental rule in foil and sabre fencing that dictates which fencer has priority to score when simultaneous touches occur.
Lamé: A conductive vest worn by foil and sabre fencers to register touches on the valid target area electronically.
Riposte: An offensive action made by a fencer after successfully parrying an opponent's attack.