Don't worry, the athletes called fencers, have blunt swords and wear protective suits. There are three areas of fencing. They are epee, foil, and saber. Athletes compete as individuals and as a part of a team. Saber is the only sport that only men can participate in as athletes.
Women can compete in foil and epee.
I like the sport of fencing because it has action and it is one of the sports that really interests me. Andy, Grade 4 Jr. Press Reporter and Artist Fencing is one of many sports in the 2000 Olympics. Three different swords are used in fencing. These swords are called the foil, the epee, and the saber. A fencer must compete in three events.