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Fencing requires strength, stamina, flexibility and mental toughness. (Photo by Chris Pedota)
Posted: Thursday August 2, 2012, 2:29 PM
By KARA YORIO of The Record
In an effort to understand what the U.S. team will be up against at the London 2012 Summer Olympics come Friday, our intrepid reporters are exploring some of the sports on the roster, from fencing to synchronized swimming – in some cases, attempting the sports themselves – and telling you where in North Jersey to go to give it your own try. Today, Kara Yorio tries fencing.
This is a sport where points are earned with a flick of the wrist and elite competitors often separate themselves with mental strength, but don't look at fencers at the London Games as if they are not athletes.
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