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09-11-2008
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Updated May 2, 2008 12:49 AM
Willette

Fencer readies for Olympics

After Doris Willette was woken up at 2 a.m. in China, all that she could muster in a groggy voice was that she was "really happy" to have made the U.S. women's foil Olympic team.


Updated March 24, 2008 12:42 AM

Two crucial fencers will return next year

Following last year's championship success, Penn State stars Doris Willette and Caitlin Thompson decided to redshirt this season to train for the upcoming Olympics.


Updated March 14, 2008 11:07 PM

Fencers' title defense off to rocky start

The Penn State fencing team's bid for an 11th national title got off to a rocky start Thursday, the first of four days of competition at the NCAA National Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Updated 11:07 PM


Updated February 26, 2008 12:50 AM
Emmanuil Kaidanov talks to his fencers during a meet last week.

Coach's style leads to wins

Penn State fencing coach Emmanuil Kaidanov sits in the back corner of his office, staring at a game of Spider Solitaire on his computer.


Updated February 25, 2008 12:38 AM

Injuries affect Lions' results

The Nittany Lion fencing teams had to deal with something Saturday they've managed to avoid all year -- injuries.


Updated January 23, 2008 12:48 AM
Anastasia Ferdman, center, with her four fencing team roomates.

Energy key to success for fencer

Fencing coach Emmanuil Kaidanov summed up sophomore fencer Anastasia Ferdman in just one word.


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