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This is the first blog about the analysis of fencing data and its implications. My goal is to use statistics and data science to understand more about the sport of fencing and share insights with the broader fencing community.

Joining a Top Club Won’t Necessarily Make You Better

Fencers frequently switch clubs, either because their current club isn’t meeting their needs, or to train with certain fencers or coaches at another club. But does switching clubs actually lead to better competitive outcomes? To answer this, I analyzed data from over 600 fencers who switched clubs, using matrix completion—a… Read More »Joining a Top Club Won’t Necessarily Make You Better

Can Fencers Bounce Back From Being Cut After Pools? (Pt. 2)

Post conference update: This poster won 2nd place! 🥈 This post is a continuation from my previous post Can Fencers Bounce Back From Being Cut After Pools?. As I prepared that work to be presented at the CMU Sports Analytics Conference and the Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting, I made some… Read More »Can Fencers Bounce Back From Being Cut After Pools? (Pt. 2)

What Is the Best Way to Get National Points?

National points hold significant value for fencers in the United States. These points serve multiple purposes: not only do they secure a fencer’s qualification for National Championships, but they also offer them a seeding advantage over lower ranked competitors in tournaments. Furthermore, accumulating a substantial number of national points can… Read More »What Is the Best Way to Get National Points?