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The fencing experience at Cornell exemplifies the university’s culture of belonging, exploration, and excellence. Founded in the 1890s as a men's club, it grew into an elite coed varsity program that has had a dominant presence in college fencing for over a century. 

 

Today, Cornell supports a Varsity Women’s team, a Men’s Club, a coed Recreational Club and a class on Olympic Fencing. The Stifel Fencing Salle, dedicated in 1996 thanks to generous alumni, invites students of all abilities to train in the ancient sport of fencing.