Hadley Husisian Clinches Silver at FIE Women’s Épée World Cup in St. Maur
Olympic fencer Hadley Husisian concluded the FIE Women’s Épée World Cup season with a remarkable silver medal finish in St. Maur, France, showcasing her prowess against elite competitors in the sport.
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, 22-year-old Hadley Husisian, representing Team USA, wrapped up the individual FIE Women’s Épée World Cup season with a silver medal in St. Maur, France. This achievement marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning fencing career.
Husisian navigated a challenging field, defeating France’s Auriane Mallo-Breton, the silver medalist from the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, with a close score of 15-13 in the round of 16. She continued her impressive run by overcoming Estonia’s Katrina Lehis, a bronze medalist from the Tokyo Olympics, in the quarterfinals, prevailing 15-12.
Advancing to the final, Husisian faced Italy’s Alberta Santuccio, where she fought valiantly but ultimately lost 15-8. This silver medal adds to her accolades as one of the top young épée fencers in the world, enhancing her impressive résumé that includes two Junior World Championship titles and multiple Pan American medals. Husisian’s performance in St. Maur further cements her reputation as a formidable competitor on the international fencing stage.