Duke fencing performs at ACC Championships, women finish second, men third
By Dean Harder | February 25, 2025The Duke fencing team made a strong statement on the opening day of the ACC Championships, with junior saberist Kunling Tong earning a silver medal in the women’s individual competition and the men’s team fighting to a hard-earned third-place finish inside North Carolina’s Eddie Smith Field House. On the second day, the Blue Devils continued to shine, with épéeist Allen Marakov securing a bronze medal in the men’s individual competition. The women’s team, after a valiant effort, finished a close second in the team event, narrowly falling to Notre Dame for the ACC Championship.