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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of First to 15, we're joined by saber fencer and 2020 Olympian Khalil Thompson. Khalil is currently ranked in the top 50 in the world in men's saber. He represented Team USA at the 2019 Senior World Championships, the Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Senior World Championships. And he's a three-time national champion in the Division I Men's Saber Team Event as a member of the team from the Peter Westbrook Foundation. In this episode, we asked Khalil whether he was competitive with his older sister (also a phenomenal fencer), his struggles with anxiety and depression, and how he deals with the pressures of competitive fencing. Visit the USA Fencing websiteFollow Khalil on InstagramFollow USA Fencing on InstagramRead a transcript for this episode
--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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