Nick Itkin

Foil fencer

Foil fencer

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Nick Itkin says his U.S. team has a chance at winning gold. “We’re actually ranked number one in the world — our men’s foil team. And we won the World Championships last year as well.

Foil fencer Nick Itkin on Team USA’s top rankings and high chances of winning Olympic gold

Nick Itkin says his U.S. team has a chance at winning gold. “We’re actually ranked number one in the world — our men’s foil team. And we won the World Championships last year as well.

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