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Junior Women’s Epee (JNRWE)

Junior Olympics & Div 1 NACFriday, February 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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Charlotte Convention Center · Charlotte, NC
294 approved entrants 8 strength bands

Strength distribution

Finish Range Average Range
1 - 4 3762 3802 - 3681
5 - 8 3600 3678 - 3515
9 - 16 3329 3495 - 3247
17 - 32 3142 3245 - 3085
33 - 64 2931 3080 - 2787
65 - 128 2603 2818 - 2410
129 - 256 2120 2455 - 1697
257 - 294 1460 2070 - 631

Registrations
1 Gu, Sarah Medeo Fencing Club A25 3800 3527.84
2 Machulsky, Leehi Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) A24 3802 3527.23
3 Fallon, Kyle Fencing Academy Of Westchester A24 3764 3500.06
4 Khamis, Yasmine Alliance Fencing Academy A25 3681 3411.93
5 LEE, REGINA Swords Fencing Studio A25 3678 3401.79
6 Chin, Isabella New York Fencing Academy A24 3655 3391.50
7 Lee, Sumin Columbia University NCAA A25 3550 3290.26
8 Korfonta, Jolie Savage Fencing Club A24 3515 3251.16
9 Jakel, Sophia DC Fencers Club A24 3495 3231.75
10 Gajjala, Sharika Medeo Fencing Club A25 3438 3171.60
11 Chen, Lefu New York Athletic Club A24 3359 3097.48
12 Mehrotra, Anya Alliance Fencing Academy A24 3287 3031.62
13 Tolsma, Chloe (CJ) Alliance Fencing Academy A25 3290 3025.41
14 Luo, Ashley LEO Fencing Club A23 3271 3015.74
15 Sebastian, Felicity Alliance Fencing Academy A24 3248 2994.50
16 Lee, Scarlett New York Fencing Academy A25 3247 2984.45
17 Yang, Alisa Guanyi Fencing Academy A24 3245 2984.02
18 Zigalo, Elizabeth New York Fencing Academy A24 3235 2981.80
19 Gebala, Natalie Brooke University Of California San Diego NCAA A22 3164 2908.21
20 Lee, Natasha Las Vegas Fencing Academy A24 3160 2901.57
21 Padhye, Tanishka Alliance Fencing Academy A24 3159 2899.54
22 Yao, Melinda Alliance Fencing Academy A25 3158 2897.46
23 Doroshkevich, Victoria Temple University NCAA A24 3151 2885.32
24 Rakhovski, Alexandra New York Fencing Academy A25 3133 2872.04
25 Smith, Grace Vivo Fencing Club B22 3135 2870.77
26 Profis, Liora New York Fencing Academy A24 3118 2858.86
27 Kozlowski, Maya Woodlands International Fencing Club A25 3117 2855.67
28 Kozlowski, Maya Woodlands International Fencing Club A25 3117 2855.67
29 Wade-Currie, Ava Northwestern University NCAA A24 3103 2844.77
30 Zhang, Victoria Alliance Fencing Academy A24 3095 2841.20
31 Wang, Zoe Cavalier Fencing Club A25 3098 2838.92
32 Young, VIVIAN Olympian Fencing Club A25 3085 2828.64
33 Yu, Nicole Marx Fencing Academy A24 3080 2820.38
34 Cafasso, Natalya Olympia Fencing Center A25 3071 2819.84
35 Kim, Zoe Swords Fencing Studio A23 3075 2815.83
36 Shiv, Avni Alliance Fencing Academy A24 3061 2810.08
37 Chisholm, Phoebe Olympia Fencing Center A25 3045 2791.21
38 Liu, Christina Northwestern University NCAA A23 3046 2787.36
39 Witter, Catherine Elite Fencing Academy (VA) A24 3013 2758.70
40 Runions, Emersyn Pegasus Sword Academy Inc. A23 3007 2749.11
41 Beckman, Ana Windy City Fencing-Chicago A25 3014 2748.56
42 Pehlivani, Zara Battle Born Fencing Club A24 2998 2739.25
43 Springer, Sierra LEO Fencing Club A24 2999 2738.81
44 Capellua, Mariasole Nashville Elite Fencing Club A23 2983 2722.25
45 Nguyen, Tallulah Swords Fencing Studio A24 2956 2704.26
46 Wang, Ziqi (yoyo) Swords Fencing Studio A24 2954 2695.86
47 Guo, Luxi Yang Fencing Club A25 2939 2684.77
48 Hafeez, Hania Vivo Fencing Club A24 2940 2683.92
49 Song, Angela Cavalier Fencing Club A25 2935 2672.02
50 Feng, Ge LEO Fencing Club A24 2920 2667.76
51 Chi, Chelsea DC Fencers Club B25 2914 2661.05
52 Reid, Anousheh Medeo Fencing Club A22 2903 2650.45
53 Nemeth, Katherine Alliance Fencing Academy A25 2882 2631.18
54 Smotritsky, Mia New York Fencing Academy A23 2885 2631.14
55 Seregin, Katya Marx Fencing Academy A25 2841 2588.35
56 Desai, Meera Elite Fencing Academy (VA) A25 2839 2585.08
57 Yilmaz, Pinar Alliance Fencing Academy A24 2839 2582.67
58 Peck, Maia Team Touche Fencing Center A24 2838 2578.67
59 Swenson, Nikita Ataba Fencing Club B25 2817 2562.06
60 Xiong, Angelica Twin Cities Fencing Club B25 2820 2556.19
61 Carrier, Meredith Wasatch Fencing A24 2803 2540.77
62 Mueller, Emma Rhode Island Fencing Academy And Club A24 2790 2536.58
63 Lee, Olivia Swords Fencing Studio A25 2787 2535.30
64 Zanga, Kaitlyn Apex Fencing Academy A24 2799 2533.83
65 Potapenko, Margarita Alliance Fencing Academy A23 2790 2528.05
66 Hankins, Morgan Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) B25 2779 2524.24
67 Smuk, Alexandra Rhode Island Fencing Academy And Club A24 2778 2524.11
68 Lee, Claire Arena Fencing Academy LLC A24 2776 2523.40
69 Barg, Daniella Alliance Fencing Academy A24 2782 2521.44
70 Franger, Macy Escrime Du Lac A24 2777 2519.90
71 Caldera, Lexi Alliance Fencing Academy A24 2771 2511.09
72 Elston, Sophia LA International Fencing B23 2762 2503.41
73 Yao, Yilin Swords Fencing Studio B24 2763 2502.66
74 Qi, Julieanne Guanyi Fencing Academy B25 2757 2500.76
75 Campbell, Eva Charlotte Fencing Academy A24 2755 2497.67
76 Neelam, Navya Elite Fencing Academy (GA) A25 2748 2495.58
77 azmeh, nour Olympia Fencing Center A24 2749 2493.38
78 Ilyas, Ayah Elite Fencing Academy (VA) B25 2744 2491.61
79 Minor, Lindsey Temple University NCAA C21 2818 2489.10
80 Abuelfutuh, Sama Olympic Epee Masters A24 2735 2479.80
81 You, Emily Guanyi Fencing Academy A24 2691 2437.69
82 Zherebchevska, Veronika Bayside Fencing Club B24 2676 2419.51
83 Wattanakit, Anda Medeo Fencing Club A24 2675 2418.44
84 Camama, Tessa Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) A24 2666 2412.90
85 Li, Fei Cavalier Fencing Club A24 2655 2396.96
86 Beaver, Ava Rain City Fencing Center B25 2646 2394.27
87 Furman, Maria Medeo Fencing Club B25 2629 2372.41
88 Liscum, Vivian Alliance Fencing Academy B24 2624 2369.83
89 Basralian, Azniv Fencers Club Inc. A24 2646 2369.68
90 Zhu, Serene Elite Fencing Academy (VA) B24 2618 2361.79
91 Choi, Grace Northwest Fencing Center B24 2629 2360.41
92 bush, emma San Diego Fencing Center A24 2610 2359.62
93 Xu, Serena Cavalier Fencing Club A24 2615 2357.97
94 Wu, Michelle New York Fencing Academy B24 2610 2357.42
95 Kim, Jayna Battle Born Fencing Club B22 2614 2352.06
96 Mun, Brianna LA International Fencing A24 2602 2347.87
97 Hafeez, Hiba Vivo Fencing Club A24 2599 2342.25
98 Nguyen, Audrey Georgia Tech University Yellow Jacket Fencing Club A24 2605 2342.08
99 Schmitt, Harper Escrime Du Lac B24 2591 2340.60
100 Presman, Aerin Medeo Fencing Club B24 2573 2320.73
101 Lonadier, Keira Marx Fencing Academy B24 2581 2310.18
102 Martynova, Diana Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) B24 2561 2304.16
103 Kent, Elizabeth NMFC/Duke City Fencing B22 2572 2299.55
104 Kent, Elizabeth NMFC/Duke City Fencing B22 2572 2299.55
105 Goh, Cayla Fencing Academy of Philadelphia - West Chester C25 2543 2291.16
106 Wu, Jessica Yang Fencing Club C25 2544 2291.06
107 Lee, Gloria Elite Fencing Academy (VA) C25 2533 2275.96
108 Schultz, Gillian Hooked On Fencing C24 2572 2274.80
109 Li, Caroline Wanglei International Fencing Club B25 2519 2264.70
110 Richardson, Meredith Olympia Fencing Center A24 2514 2256.95
111 Wang, Jessie True Focus Sports Academy B25 2504 2251.37
112 Lee, Camilla Swords Fencing Studio B24 2497 2246.89
113 Zhao, Alina Windy City Fencing-Chicago A24 2500 2243.56
114 Holden, Helena Alliance Fencing Academy B24 2492 2237.00
115 Sterr, Isabella Alliance Fencing Academy A24 2484 2229.57
116 Wang, Victoria Swords Fencing Studio A24 2462 2213.99
117 Fischbein, Quinley Maximum Fencing Club D24 2458 2208.20
118 Huang, Lanlan LA International Fencing B25 2446 2193.44
119 Shu, Youshan Cavalier Fencing Club A24 2442 2191.67
120 Prihodko, Nina Vivo Fencing Club B23 2434 2180.47
121 Shayakhmetova, Suzanna Arena Fencing Academy LLC C24 2431 2180.07
122 Beaver, Hannah Rain City Fencing Center C25 2522 2178.84
123 Monova, Lilyana Vivo Fencing Club A24 2428 2174.03
124 Wang, Trinity Arena Fencing Academy LLC B24 2434 2168.76
125 Martinez, Christina Miami Fencing Academy B24 2420 2164.10
126 Martinez, Christina Miami Fencing Academy B24 2420 2164.10
127 Martinez, Christina Miami Fencing Academy B24 2420 2164.10
128 Sharma, Sanvi Bayside Fencing Club C24 2410 2155.47
129 Bridge, Rebekah NMFC/Duke City Fencing B25 2455 2133.43
130 Bridge, Rebekah NMFC/Duke City Fencing B25 2455 2133.43
131 mendoza, zoie LA International Fencing C25 2382 2132.39
132 Patil, Amulya Premier Fencing Alliance B24 2389 2129.32
133 kumar, Eva Medeo Fencing Club A23 2376 2125.16
134 Wang, Angelina Swords Fencing Studio B23 2376 2124.60
135 Wong, Caitlin South Florida Fencing Club A25 2371 2123.43
136 Mandap, Svetlanna Lionheart Fencing Academy/Coeur Du Lion Fencing Cl B23 2400 2118.70
137 GANSER, Nicole Medeo Fencing Club B24 2367 2115.99
138 Balakrishnan, Trisha Alliance Fencing Academy A24 2363 2110.88
139 Sheffield, Skye Peter Westbrook Foundation B24 2369 2102.37
140 Depommier-Gonzalez, Isabelle Vivo Fencing Club B23 2349 2094.77
141 Pullen, Ayah Elite Fencing Academy (GA) B24 2349 2093.57
142 Neisingh, Isabelle Encinitas Fencing Academy C25 2370 2088.59
143 Pilson, Rebecca Nova Fencing Club C24 2353 2088.33
144 Kropp, Anne Elite Fencing Academy (VA) B24 2335 2084.68
145 Merriman, Rie Kaizen Academy LLC C24 2333 2082.52
146 Cremona, Viola Maria Tampa Fencing & Tennis Academy C25 2360 2078.94
147 Geva, Eliana Alliance Fencing Academy B23 2357 2077.04
148 Hausheer, Kuncen Alliance Fencing Academy B24 2335 2075.89
149 Wang, Sophie Marx Fencing Academy C24 2328 2074.11
150 Lai, Amanda Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) A24 2322 2067.48
151 Duong, Zoey Las Positas Fencing Center B24 2335 2061.70
152 Mai, Mailan Beverly Hills Fencers' Club D25 2309 2053.05
153 Buricea, Ada Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) C25 2318 2046.73
154 Guan, Isabella Cavalier Fencing Club C24 2297 2044.46
155 Suico, Kyubi Emmanuelle Medeo Fencing Club B24 2290 2036.70
156 Suico, Kyubi Emmanuelle Medeo Fencing Club B24 2290 2036.70
157 Liang, Jingjing Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) B24 2277 2025.75
158 Novojilov, Anastasia Medeo Fencing Club B24 2273 2023.45
159 Chirashnya, Mika Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) B24 2283 2021.24
160 Kane, Chloe Ace Fencing Academy D25 2272 2020.93
161 Myrah, Vivienne Kaizen Academy LLC B25 2271 2020.23
162 Beatie, Isabella Woodlands International Fencing Club C25 2269 2019.36
163 Beatie, Isabella Woodlands International Fencing Club C25 2269 2019.36
164 Lewis, Rachel Rocky Mountain Fencing Academy C23 2272 2012.27
165 Schultz, Nomi Rain City Fencing Center C24 2282 2011.66
166 Li, Alice Vivo Fencing Club C24 2266 2011.41
167 Kudryavtseva, Margarita Alliance Fencing Academy C24 2271 2009.60
168 Iyer, Ishana Fencing Center Of Chicago B24 2257 2005.02
169 mallavarpu, saanvi Illinois Fencing Academy B23 2279 2002.18
170 Chung, Penelope Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) C25 2238 1982.51
171 Walter, Anna Tampa Fencing & Tennis Academy C25 2247 1975.38
172 DeSantis-Ibanez, Elena Olympia Fencing Center B24 2223 1973.71
173 Kanaskar, Ila Olympian Fencing Club B25 2228 1972.67
174 Mohan, Riya Olympic Epee Masters D24 2225 1970.17
175 Gierat-Katz, Izabella Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) C25 2208 1960.45
176 Drysdale, Lita Beverly Hills Fencers' Club D24 2280 1958.93
177 Mishima, Audrey Medeo Fencing Club B24 2206 1954.21
178 Lobanova, Varvara Arena Fencing Academy LLC C24 2189 1936.44
179 Kalgaonkar, Arohi Pegasus Sword Academy Inc. B24 2188 1931.84
180 Daley, Keira Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) B24 2202 1929.45
181 Chatikhine, Anastasia Medeo Fencing Club B23 2215 1926.57
182 Aires, Julia East Bay Fencers Gym C23 2185 1921.54
183 You, Isabel Arena Fencing Academy LLC B24 2174 1920.07
184 Bragg, Leah Peter Westbrook Foundation C24 2215 1919.16
185 Enrile, Erica Maximum Fencing Club C22 2178 1915.19
186 Zhuang, Lauren Maximum Fencing Club B24 2183 1914.49
187 Schor, Elisabeth Maximum Fencing Club B24 2165 1908.63
188 Wang, Ziqiao (Claire) Elite Fencing Academy (GA) B24 2164 1907.68
189 Brown, Riley LA International Fencing D24 2175 1907.20
190 Voskov, Olivia New York Fencing Academy C24 2127 1873.72
191 McQueen, Morgan Alliance Fencing Academy C24 2119 1860.13
192 Stern, Savannah Windy City Fencing-Chicago C24 2116 1856.49
193 Kang, Yenna Elite Fencing Academy (VA) C25 2143 1845.94
194 Xu, Celina Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) C24 2105 1843.72
195 Lee, Yeriel Battle Born Fencing Club C24 2093 1837.57
196 Kaur, Manroop Marx Fencing Academy C24 2089 1833.80
197 Mandap, Alessandra Lionheart Fencing Academy/Coeur Du Lion Fencing Cl C24 2104 1831.36
198 Mandap, Alessandra Lionheart Fencing Academy/Coeur Du Lion Fencing Cl C24 2104 1831.36
199 Elterman, Kate Windy City Fencing-Chicago B24 2072 1821.41
200 Blanco, Ariia Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) D24 2077 1819.22
201 Blaetz, Isadora Swords Fencing Studio E25 2083 1810.19
202 jorgensen, Kjirsten Twin Cities Fencing Club D24 2089 1804.47
203 Gan, Shelby Schoolhouse Fencing D25 2055 1798.19
204 Sun, Karolyn Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) C24 2051 1798.01
205 Zhu, Riley Denver Fencing Center B24 2061 1796.72
206 Wei, Sherry Guanyi Fencing Academy C24 2046 1792.69
207 Wang, Cecilia New York Fencing Academy D24 2044 1792.03
208 Kent, Laurel Rocky Mountain Fencing Academy C25 2068 1790.37
209 Mohebi, Neeka Ace Fencing Academy D24 2103 1788.37
210 Frager, Soleil Elite Fencing Academy (GA) C24 2148 1786.58
211 Scanlan, Claire San Diego Fencing Center C24 2111 1785.92
212 Blakey, Heaven Culver Military Academy C24 2159 1780.48
213 Goliyad, Lisa Wanglei International Fencing Club C25 2037 1778.18
214 Gagaring, Genia San Diego Fencing Center D25 2049 1756.03
215 Nguyen, Ella Windy City Fencing-Chicago C24 2019 1755.52
216 DaSilva, Mia Invictus Fencing D24 2055 1752.91
217 Cueva, Viola Tampa Fencing & Tennis Academy D24 2009 1738.87
218 Chen, Alicia Medeo Fencing Club C24 2016 1736.75
219 Herd, Angela Lionheart Fencing Academy/Coeur Du Lion Fencing Cl D25 1998 1732.29
220 Herd, Angela Lionheart Fencing Academy/Coeur Du Lion Fencing Cl D25 1998 1732.29
221 Burt, Emmalyne Grace ASER International Fencing Academy D24 1988 1725.84
222 Pan, Angela LEO Fencing Club C24 1975 1721.08
223 Bisono, Valentina Rockland Fencers Club D24 1976 1720.78
224 Jeyoon, Lauren Elite Fencing Academy (VA) C24 1982 1709.95
225 Freeman, Katherine Denver Fencing Center C23 1950 1682.45
226 Nelson, Grace Escrime Du Lac C24 1935 1661.96
227 Bi, Michelle Cavalier Fencing Club D25 1883 1629.82
228 Murphy, Katherine Penta Olympic Fencing Club C23 1920 1629.69
229 Feng, Iris LEO Fencing Club C23 1903 1623.74
230 Desai, Ela Elite Fencing Academy (VA) U 1896 1617.69
231 Liu, Elinda Epic Fencing Club C24 2036 1617.05
232 Cates, Georgia Foothills Fencing Academy U 2445 1614.65
233 Venkatesan, Harshitha Wanglei International Fencing Club D24 1867 1613.25
234 Ungurianu, Nika Vassar College Fencing Club NCAA C23 2022 1606.09
235 Fang, Kayla Wanglei International Fencing Club C25 1883 1596.95
236 Zhao, Yanning Yang Fencing Club E25 1850 1596.53
237 Bartoszuk, Camilla Fencing Center Of Chicago D24 1878 1578.34
238 Chuang, Ramona Fencing Center Of Chicago C23 1830 1558.37
239 Hoagland, Sally Olympia Fencing Center B24 1823 1549.06
240 Zou, You yang (Yoyo) Cavalier Fencing Club C25 1799 1538.40
241 Pye, Emily Phoenix Falcons Fencing Club E24 1869 1531.44
242 Zhan, Clare Alliance Fencing Academy C24 1828 1529.26
243 Colella, Lauren Arena Fencing Academy LLC C23 1862 1523.51
244 Li, Yixin Catherine Cavalier Fencing Club E24 1813 1509.98
245 Radov, Una Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) C24 1771 1502.65
246 Shankerdas, Shreeya Cobra Fencing Club LLC C23 1827 1498.06
247 Lee, Adelynn Battle Born Fencing Club E24 1756 1496.08
248 Tang, Elaine Windy City Fencing-Chicago D24 1849 1492.38
249 Bardin, Kira Elite Fencing Academy (VA) D25 1786 1491.33
250 Judicke, Olivia Medeo Fencing Club E24 1838 1464.90
251 Fomina, Polina Medeo Fencing Club D24 1733 1438.73
252 Zucker, Emily Arena Fencing Academy LLC U 1764 1427.75
253 Karthik, Diya Rain City Fencing Center D25 1708 1416.80
254 Lozier, Grace Triple Threat Fencing Academy C24 1697 1389.51
255 Rafferty, Catherine Olympic Fencers Club D24 1730 1385.71
256 Rafferty, Catherine Olympic Fencers Club D24 1730 1385.71
257 Eyunni, Vibha Academy Of Fencing Masters (AFM) U 1756 1382.19
258 Salazar, Emma Northern Colorado Fencers E25 1645 1323.13
259 Sunman, Rory Apex Fencing Academy E24 1682 1273.97
260 Azad, Ava Apex Fencing Academy E24 1603 1250.81
261 Yumiaco, Nylah Battle Born Fencing Club E24 1603 1241.39
262 Magalski, Mary DC Fencers Club D25 1632 1230.21
263 Shetty, Nandita Beverly Hills Fencers' Club U 1570 1221.53
264 Rockwood, Madelyn Salle De Long Fencers D25 1598 1214.71
265 Phelan, Gabrielle Sacred Heart University NCAA D24 1548 1206.94
266 McKenna, Analise Escrime Du Lac E24 1504 1188.04
267 Singh, Ipshita Stevenson High School Fencing E24 1770 1185.75
268 Tang, Ellen Windy City Fencing-Chicago E24 1583 1182.65
269 Liu, Bianca Edge of America Fencing U 1767 1173.08
270 Martin, Adriana Alliance Fencing Academy C24 1552 1160.18
271 Brethauer, Adah NKY Fencing Academy (NKFA) E24 1768 1147.89
272 Vergara, Jaden Reese Greensboro Fencing Academy E24 2070 1137.86
273 Hill, Aurora Boise Fencing Club U 1538 1102.93
274 Whitelaw, Shyann North Dallas Fencing Club E24 1503 1102.91
275 Quadri, Saira Hills Fencing Institute E25 1518 1098.22
276 Hull, Ilsa Ataba Fencing Club E24 1584 1091.19
277 VIOLETTE, Lih-Ann Alliance Fencing Academy D24 1430 1071.76
278 Halm, Alexandra Fencing Club at Indiana University E21 1731 1045.93
279 Gore, Amina Staten Island Fencing Club E25 1326 986.91
280 Wilkens, Lorelei Fencing Academy Of Philadelphia - University City U 1615 982.21
281 Davis, Elisabeth Resolute Sport Fencing E24 1306 962.89
282 Kamensky, Elina New York Fencing Academy U 1373 839.26
283 Fang, Olivia Gold Blade Fencing Center U 1197 790.96
284 El Bissati, Salma Bronzeville Fencing Academy U 1195 769.66
285 Chopra, Jahnvi Unattached U 1571 729.17
286 Yarlagedda, Nitya Gold Blade Fencing Center U 1186 710.83
287 Shabbir, Aiza Ultimate Fencing Academy U 877 414.45
288 Shabbir, Aiza Ultimate Fencing Academy U 877 414.45
289 Jones, Madeleine Fencing Academy Of Philadelphia - University City U 1154 411.38
290 Jones, Madeleine Fencing Academy Of Philadelphia - University City U 1154 411.38
291 Schau, DeHavilland Down East School of Fencing U 1237 305.02
292 Carson, Ginevieve Caddo Magnet Fencing Club U 1761 < 0
293 Welch, Danielle Caddo Magnet Fencing Club U 1055 < 0
294 Torres Aguilera, Maria K Fencing Academy Of Westchester U 631 < 0

Rank is based on the conservative estimate, `mu - 3*sigma`, rather than raw strength alone. Newer or less-certain fencers can still appear lower than someone with a similar average but tighter confidence.