In this episode of First to 15, we're joined by Felicia and Iris Zimmermann, USA Fencing Hall of Famers and Olympians. Felicia Zimmermann is a foil fencer who competed at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta and the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. At Stanford, Felicia was the first woman to win NCAA titles in both foil and epee. She was also the U.S. national champion in foil four times and helped the USA win team bronze at the 2001 Senior Worlds.  Felicia’s younger sister is foil fencer Iris Zimmermann, who competed alongside Felicia at the 2000 Olympics. Iris is a three-time world champion in foil — winning the Cadet world championship in 1995 and 1997 and the Junior world championship in 2000. Iris also attended Stanford, where she won the NCAA title in 2001. She was also a three-time U.S. national champion and was on that same bronze-medal-winning team at the 2001 Senior Worlds.We'll ask these Olympians sisters about their journey to the Games and how they supported each other along the way.Visit the USA Fencing websiteFollow USA Fencing on InstagramRead a transcript for this episodeCheck out the USA Fencing Hall of Fame--First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn
--First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn

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