SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. – Harvard fencing kicked-off the 2025-26 fencing calendar with a series of stellar performances at the October North America Cup, as five Crimson recorded top-10 performances.

Junior Henry Lawson posted the top result for the Crimson at the October NAC, as the two-time All-American shined with a second place showing in Division I men's epee competition. In the semifinals, Lawson rose to the occasion, earning his spot in the gold medal round with a 15-9 win over Oleg Knysh.

A pair of first-years were phenomenal in the Division I women's foil event. First-year Lucia Zhang was sensational, taking seventh place as fellow classmate Emily Jing followed closely behind with a 10^th place showing. Zhang also excelled in the Junior women's foil event, taking eighth at the end of the competition.

Harvard made an immediate impact in the Division I women's epee event at the October NAC. Junior Isabella Chin was exceptional on the strip over the day, finishing in sixth against a strong field. Along with Chin, sophomore Yasmine Khamis also represented the Crimson in the Division I women's epee event, finishing in 41^st. Khamis also took 91^st in the Junior women's epee event.

Two Crimson fencers found success in the Division I men's foil competition to start the weekend in Salt Lake City. A two-time All-American, junior and team captain Daniel Zhang took 12^th place at the October North America Cup, as first-year Roy Graham placed in a tie for 67^th. Graham, a native of Springfield, Virginia, shined in the Junior men's foil event as well last weekend, taking 11^th to end his time at the October NAC.

The Crimson were exceptional in the Division I women's saber event, as a trio of Crimson finished inside the top 50 of the standings. An All-American Second Team selection last season, junior Kaitlyn Pak led the way for Harvard in Division I women's saber, taking fifth place. Senior Zoe Kim finished in 33^rd, while fellow classmate Chloe Williams took 50^th.

A pair of Crimson wrapped their weekends with the Division I men's saber event. First-year Cody Ji took 46^th place, while junior Tommy Choi finished in 120^th.

Harvard will now turn its attention to the start of the collegiate season and international events in the beginning of November. 

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