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Youth 14 Men’s Saber (Y14MS)

National Championships and July Challenge (Summer Nationals)Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM

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Baird Center · Milwaukee, WI
309 approved entrants 8 strength bands

Strength distribution

Finish Range Average Range
1 - 4 3046 3171 - 2859
5 - 8 2741 2819 - 2688
9 - 16 2600 2639 - 2554
17 - 32 2487 2549 - 2435
33 - 64 2342 2456 - 2228
65 - 128 2112 2219 - 2014
129 - 256 1835 2046 - 1622
257 - 309 1362 1816 - 624

Registrations
1 Li, Howard Eagle Blade Fencers Club A24 3171 2910.35
2 Tse, Aiden J Premier Fencing Academy A25 3138 2880.94
3 Ng, Jonathan Durkan Fencing Academy A25 3018 2760.56
4 Kovalev, Daniil West Coast Fencing Academy B25 2859 2604.53
5 Hwang, Jayden LA Fencing Academy of Pomona A24 2819 2565.74
6 Chambers, Miles Tim Morehouse Fencing Club B24 2769 2508.64
7 Andres, Michael Cali Fencing B24 2688 2433.78
8 Wei, Rian Capital Fencing Academy B25 2688 2433.10
9 Yang, Phillip South Bay Fencing Academy B25 2639 2385.29
10 Kang, Matthew Premier Fencing Academy B25 2633 2379.65
11 Tani, Tino Southern California Fencing Academy (SOCALFA) C25 2617 2363.58
12 Cricol, Damian Premier Fencing Academy C25 2608 2346.80
13 Lucas, William Tim Morehouse Fencing Club U 2598 2345.11
14 Sanchez, Jacob San Diego Fencing Center B25 2590 2331.70
15 Liu, Victor Sigma Fencing Academy D25 2563 2308.39
16 Clark, Aram Tim Morehouse Fencing Club D25 2554 2303.88
17 Zhao, Royce Tim Morehouse Fencing Club D25 2549 2297.76
18 Kitson, Chase Globus Fencing Academy B25 2548 2297.39
19 Khanna, Adamantis Boston Fencing Club D25 2532 2270.31
20 Li, Ayden Southern California Fencing Academy (SOCALFA) C25 2507 2259.09
21 Gu, Andrew LA Fencing Academy of Pomona D25 2514 2258.39
22 Brimmer, Robert (Trey) Las Vegas Fencing Academy D25 2507 2255.47
23 Biviji, Ali Cobra Fencing Club LLC C25 2489 2234.61
24 Dominique, Remson Escrimeur Fencers Club B25 2486 2231.55
25 Dai, Zihou Tim Morehouse Fencing Club D25 2467 2218.93
26 Yook, Isaac Tim Morehouse Fencing Club B24 2468 2217.86
27 Li, Yidong Laguna Fencing Center C25 2465 2216.52
28 Oh, Aster Scarsdale Fencing Center B25 2454 2206.49
29 Luc, Cedric Eagle Blade Fencers Club C25 2468 2206.13
30 Kang, Jeremy Premier Fencing Academy E25 2464 2205.21
31 Nardini, Nathanael Cobra Fencing Club LLC B25 2446 2195.90
32 Zhang, Kaixuan Globus Fencing Academy B25 2435 2185.56
33 Cao, Donald West Coast Fencing Academy C25 2432 2179.65
34 Im, Tyler Spartak C25 2429 2175.21
35 Grigoriev, Roman Premier Fencing Academy D25 2416 2158.98
36 Greenstein, Viktor LA International Fencing D25 2412 2155.39
37 Kozlov, Lucas Manhattan Fencing Center U 2411 2155.24
38 Bollu, Viren Globus Fencing Academy C24 2388 2139.05
39 Isayenko, Daniel Manhattan Fencing Center U 2391 2127.59
40 Iyer, Neil Halberstadt Fencers' Club C25 2371 2122.54
41 Wang, Tiger Eagle Blade Fencers Club D23 2372 2120.35
42 Lee, Nathan Uju Southern California Fencing Academy (SOCALFA) D25 2370 2118.30
43 Gurevich, Benjamin Alle Fencing Club C24 2370 2118.25
44 Li, Huangziyue Globus Fencing Academy D25 2369 2117.65
45 Huchwajda, Alex Research Triangle Fencing C25 2456 2114.42
46 Karavas, Nicholas Fencing Academy Of Boston D25 2360 2110.38
47 Srivats, Vedh Tim Morehouse Fencing Club D24 2362 2108.87
48 Ji, Johnson American Institute Of Fencing C25 2347 2097.96
49 Bai, Evan Aura Fencing Academy C24 2342 2093.52
50 Wong, Max Manhattan Fencing Center B25 2348 2092.23
51 Lee, Brian West Coast Fencing Academy D25 2339 2087.01
52 Agarwaal, Yohan Cobra Fencing Club LLC E25 2316 2067.20
53 McDonald, Finn Delaware Valley Fencers Club-PA C25 2311 2060.77
54 Anand, Rishab Nellya Fencers E24 2308 2058.83
55 Minasian, Mason Spartak U 2307 2056.39
56 YU, BOWEN Lone Star Fencing Center C25 2293 2039.47
57 Dooley, Atticus Spartak D25 2294 2036.45
58 Levy, Daniel Nazlymov Fencing Foundation U 2285 2034.00
59 Burgess, Beckham Athens Fencing Club B25 2284 2024.20
60 Vo, Blake Premier Fencing Academy E25 2278 2020.59
61 Koren, George Dynamo Fencing Center Inc. U 2259 2005.47
62 Henry, Cadel Forge Fencing Teams DUR D24 2255 1996.30
63 Wang, Alex Globus Fencing Academy D25 2245 1995.81
64 Liu, Aaron Nellya Fencers D24 2228 1975.26
65 Chan, Henry San Francisco Sabre School D25 2218 1965.05
66 Beland, Riley James "RJ" American Institute Of Fencing E25 2214 1960.07
67 Novosyolok, Zachary Cobra Fencing Club LLC E24 2214 1958.34
68 Song, Aidan Tim Morehouse Fencing Club U 2203 1954.95
69 Li, Michael Premier Fencing Club U 2219 1954.26
70 Rinaldi, Savio Capital Fencing Academy C25 2195 1947.44
71 Sassi, Ilyas International Fencing Club C24 2203 1945.22
72 Miao, Heqi Advance Fencing And Fitness Academy E25 2194 1943.03
73 Slavnov, Anton Capital Fencing Academy E25 2187 1938.50
74 Wang, Theodore Tim Morehouse Fencing Club E25 2194 1938.30
75 Sadhu, Neiyam Aura Fencing Academy C25 2183 1934.23
76 Xiao, Brayden West Coast Fencing Academy E25 2184 1933.31
77 Wong, David Premier Fencing Academy D25 2189 1930.88
78 Wong, Mac Manhattan Fencing Center D25 2205 1924.87
79 Chang, Ethan Nazlymov Fencing Foundation D25 2160 1907.32
80 Siddamshetty, Ishaan Globus Fencing Academy D25 2166 1906.49
81 Lim Juwana, Maximilian Manhattan Fencing Center U 2153 1904.34
82 HAHN, EVER Manhattan Fencing Center U 2164 1899.45
83 Suh, Leo Manhattan Fencing Center D25 2147 1897.12
84 Liang, Morgan Long Island Fencing Center U 2148 1895.16
85 Saldarini, Glenn Cobra Fencing Club LLC D25 2151 1895.12
86 Hwang, Hagan LA Fencing Academy of Pomona D24 2147 1894.53
87 Feng, Brendan Miracle Fencing Club C25 2143 1889.49
88 Lee, Brady Globus Fencing Academy C24 2129 1875.64
89 Brooks, Theo Capital Fencing Academy U 2121 1870.21
90 Kaul, Ishaan Nellya Fencers U 2125 1868.40
91 Johnson, Leland DC Fencers Club E25 2138 1867.89
92 Beal, Colton Manhattan Fencing Center U 2116 1864.81
93 Zwaka, Jonas Sheridan Fencing Academy E25 2105 1852.22
94 Berkowitz, Gavin Allegro Fencing Center E23 2124 1849.83
95 Chen, Cooper West Coast Fencing Academy E25 2098 1848.56
96 Lamtan, Christoffer Manhattan Fencing Center D25 2092 1844.52
97 Hu, Harry Nellya Fencers E23 2097 1843.08
98 Mermegas, Alexander Tim Morehouse Fencing Club D25 2096 1842.09
99 Bekdjanov, Arthur Premier Fencing Academy E25 2097 1836.92
100 Wang, Edward Dynamo Fencing Center Inc. E25 2096 1834.88
101 Ferris Jr., Michael PDX Fencing E25 2118 1834.03
102 Tang, Morgan Halberstadt Fencers' Club E25 2083 1830.94
103 Liu, Ethan Nellya Fencers E25 2100 1824.42
104 Shapiro, Leo Tim Morehouse Fencing Club U 2065 1815.22
105 Nair, Sujit Salle Auriol Seattle D25 2077 1815.05
106 CAO, HAOTIAN Alpha Fencing Academy U 2067 1813.37
107 Mele, Gianni Tim Morehouse Fencing Club E25 2095 1812.95
108 Wong, Reagan Manhattan Fencing Center D25 2074 1812.00
109 Ong, Dylan International Fencing Club C25 2060 1807.64
110 Yu, Ian Lone Star Fencing Center D25 2060 1804.28
111 ChenHe, YuHan RedStar Fencing Club Chicago C25 2097 1802.24
112 Lin, Brendan Cobra Fencing Club LLC U 2047 1796.23
113 Kania, Alexander Midwest Fencing Club E24 2044 1796.03
114 Bosita, Brennan Globus Fencing Academy D25 2041 1786.53
115 Liu, Ryan Manhattan Fencing Center E25 2035 1784.75
116 Orie, Sohan Sheridan Fencing Academy U 2064 1784.73
117 Lau, Kyrus Aura Fencing Academy U 2032 1783.58
118 Anumula, Aryan Halberstadt Fencers' Club D25 2039 1781.74
119 Moon, Noah Fencing Sports Academy, Inc. U 2063 1781.25
120 Brown, Andrew Spartak E25 2052 1779.82
121 Barenboym, Michael Sheridan Fencing Academy E25 2033 1776.61
122 Liu, Jayden Capital Fencing Academy U 2025 1771.97
123 Briseno, Ethan Nellya Fencers U 2037 1769.32
124 Badmus, Joshua Capital Fencing Academy U 2030 1766.01
125 Zhu, Matthew Midwest Fencing Club D25 2053 1765.82
126 An, Chris (Siyoung) Southern California Fencing Academy (SOCALFA) U 2028 1764.05
127 D'Amelj, Edoardo Nazlymov Fencing Foundation U 2015 1762.33
128 Hao, Johnny Southern California Fencing Academy (SOCALFA) U 2014 1762.20
129 Nambiar, Navin Globus Fencing Academy C25 2016 1759.64
130 Gatto, Enzo Spartak U 2024 1757.17
131 Lin, Patrick Midwest Fencing Club E25 2027 1753.59
132 Perrin, Leo Nazlymov Fencing Foundation E25 2025 1753.37
133 Salman, Hamzah Globus Fencing Academy C25 2016 1753.35
134 Srivatsav, Ishaan Cardinal Fencing Club E25 2007 1752.97
135 Meade, Liam Texas Sabre Academy D24 2004 1752.12
136 Crawford, William Zeta Fencing E25 2012 1750.79
137 Huang, Caleb Globus Fencing Academy E25 2046 1749.42
138 Loo, Jason Manhattan Fencing Center D25 2001 1747.54
139 Kovachev, Martin West Coast Fencing Academy C25 2010 1745.80
140 Wong, Ron LA Fencing Academy of Pomona E24 1990 1736.48
141 Lin, Alex Globus Fencing Academy E25 1990 1733.40
142 Levy, Jack Sheridan Fencing Academy U 2045 1725.88
143 Avery, Marcus Tim Morehouse Fencing Club U 1962 1711.69
144 Yuen, Caleb LA Fencing Academy of Pomona U 1958 1707.90
145 Sage, Nikolai Scarsdale Fencing Center C25 1992 1704.47
146 Martinson, Torm Manhattan Fencing Center U 1961 1704.17
147 Taycher, Aaron Dynamo Fencing Center Inc. U 1959 1703.30
148 Mattoo, Dhruv Tim Morehouse Fencing Club E25 1973 1696.15
149 Wu, Vincent Aura Fencing Academy U 1942 1691.19
150 Ching, Grant US Sabre Academy U 2006 1690.95
151 So, Morgan Tim Morehouse Fencing Club U 1944 1686.89
152 Masaki, Alex Premier Fencing Academy E25 1986 1674.92
153 Hristov, Nickolas Premier Fencing Academy U 1936 1674.63
154 Gordon, Samuel Zeta Fencing E25 1954 1671.92
155 Biviji, Adam Cobra Fencing Club LLC U 1935 1671.83
156 Lorenz, Evan Candlewood Fencing Center D24 1933 1668.33
157 Duff, Michael Globus Fencing Academy U 1918 1665.95
158 Yang, Justin Alpha Fencing Academy U 1932 1664.55
159 ou, Rigel LA Fencing Academy of Pomona U 1924 1663.19
160 Li, Ryan Laguna Fencing Center U 1911 1660.97
161 Chawla, Abhishek Capital Fencing Academy E25 1932 1658.86
162 Chi, Everett West Coast Fencing Academy E25 1911 1655.90
163 Stolcke, Julian Manhattan Fencing Center U 1913 1655.22
164 Liu, Guanyu Globus Fencing Academy D25 1911 1651.20
165 Welstead, Nicholas Dynamo Fencing Center Inc. E23 1921 1649.14
166 Chen, Shawn Globus Fencing Academy C25 1907 1641.18
167 Mberia, Alexander Northwest Indiana Fencing Club E25 1915 1638.44
168 LIU, ERIC International Fencing Club U 1895 1633.72
169 ZHANG, KAIQI West Coast Fencing Academy E25 1883 1630.32
170 Soules-ONo, Makoa Halberstadt Fencers' Club U 1909 1628.35
171 Tasikas, Peter Rochester Fencing Club U 1884 1626.33
172 Lee, Ryan Escrimeur Fencers Club U 1891 1621.85
173 Dostal, Maximilian Cobra Fencing Club LLC U 1887 1619.03
174 Wang, David Avant Garde Fencers Club, Inc (CA) (AGFC) U 1875 1617.62
175 Paul, James Capital Fencing Academy E25 1886 1614.72
176 Chavan, Aditya Unattached U 1860 1609.47
177 Trzepla, Max Durkan Fencing Academy E25 1870 1609.36
178 Kim, Suin West Coast Fencing Academy U 1870 1608.42
179 Shankar, Rahm Sabio Fencing Academy E25 1858 1607.92
180 Lyu, Tyler Sigma Fencing Academy E25 1866 1589.58
181 Brooks, Drake Olympian Fencing Studio U 1843 1588.25
182 Lu, Simon Lone Star Fencing Center U 1835 1581.26
183 Nayagam, Nishant Manhattan Fencing Center E24 1896 1581.19
184 Zhang, Aiden Sigma Fencing Academy E25 1859 1580.60
185 Wang, James The Fencing Center U 1829 1579.57
186 Liebowitz, Carson Manhattan Fencing Center D25 1839 1578.78
187 Chen, Kevin Globus Fencing Academy E25 1874 1577.89
188 Kim, Yusung Globus Fencing Academy D25 1840 1570.28
189 Losquadro, Joseph Mission Fencing Center E25 1839 1566.92
190 Bukzin, Alan Nova Fencing Club U 1831 1563.86
191 Sun, Eon West Coast Fencing Academy U 1830 1562.87
192 Stys, Owen RedStar Fencing Club Chicago U 1836 1561.20
193 abada, lucca IndySabre U 1859 1560.61
194 Holmes, Xavier Salle Auriol Seattle U 1813 1560.59
195 Chang, Timothy Tim Morehouse Fencing Club E25 1816 1557.77
196 Naftali, Ori Midwest Fencing Club D25 1821 1557.10
197 Lin, Ethan Avant Garde Fencers Club, Inc (CA) (AGFC) U 1825 1553.03
198 Kim, Enoch Laguna Fencing Center U 1818 1552.31
199 Chan, Troy Rebel Fencing Club U 1807 1549.19
200 Srivatsav, Anay Cardinal Fencing Club E25 1805 1546.20
201 Vu, Mark Bergen Fencing Club E25 1841 1545.88
202 Liao, Sirui Miracle Fencing Club E25 1807 1533.82
203 Narayan, Rishi Manhattan Fencing Center U 1807 1530.21
204 Titov, Zachary Stamford Fencing Center, LLC U 1787 1527.89
205 Teng, Lucas LA International Fencing E25 1802 1520.69
206 Qi, Jeremy West Coast Fencing Academy U 1775 1518.70
207 Kang, Jayden Sabio Fencing Academy E25 1776 1514.43
208 Pak, Andrew Jacksonville Fencing Club D25 1799 1507.18
209 Chou, Qianhao Forge Fencing Teams DUR U 1779 1506.67
210 Moulton, Andrew Washington Fencing Academy E25 1838 1496.49
211 Kuang, Cyrus Globus Fencing Academy U 1748 1487.10
212 Winterset, Mason South Bay Fencing Academy E25 1760 1482.36
213 Yphantides, Alexander San Diego Fencing Center U 1813 1480.34
214 Sierra, Gregory Fence St. Louis E25 1819 1480.16
215 Zhang, Lucas PDX Fencing E25 1776 1477.17
216 Favo, Christopher Alpha Fencing Academy U 1747 1475.65
217 Kane, Kiran Nova Fencing Club U 1794 1467.75
218 Fischer, Noel Las Vegas Fencing Academy U 1722 1466.94
219 Javier, Xavier Nazlymov Fencing Foundation U 1757 1463.16
220 Brum, Charles West Coast Fencing Academy E24 1737 1461.58
221 Shapiro, Simon Dynamo Fencing Center Inc. U 1747 1460.34
222 Zhang, Caleb Globus Fencing Academy U 1708 1458.38
223 Chen, Aaron LA Fencing Academy of Pomona U 1713 1457.90
224 Lee, Shane Gunn Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club U 1725 1454.17
225 Zhang, Simon Advance Fencing And Fitness Academy U 1727 1450.68
226 Tallarico, Leonardo LA International Fencing U 1933 1444.67
227 Liu, Yijin South Bay Fencing Academy D25 1691 1434.93
228 Pi, Edwin Spartak U 1740 1431.51
229 Irvine, Patrick The Fencing Center C24 1744 1428.06
230 Clark, Brandon Renaissance Fencing Club E25 1706 1423.71
231 Suba, Mason Peter Westbrook Foundation U 1734 1420.69
232 Chan, Ewan Aura Fencing Academy U 1670 1419.18
233 Kondogi, Saivarun Sabio Fencing Academy E25 1684 1418.64
234 Padanilam, Thomas Nellya Fencers U 1761 1404.17
235 Kuriyama, Marcus Durkan Fencing Academy U 1782 1403.42
236 Howarth, Hayes International Fencing Club U 1680 1401.84
237 Robinson, Ezra Fencing Academy Of Denver U 1674 1397.01
238 Moore, Blaise Forge Fencing Teams DUR U 1755 1396.45
239 Burenkov, Matthew Zeta Fencing U 1674 1395.43
240 Polsani, Gaurav Nellya Fencers U 1720 1393.23
241 Mannino, Miller Sigma Fencing Academy E24 1767 1387.06
242 Yao, Zachary Sigma Fencing Academy D25 1723 1386.39
243 Brooks, Isaac Capital Fencing Academy U 1643 1372.15
244 Kamura, Kosei Globus Fencing Academy D25 1652 1370.64
245 Ho, Alden Premier Fencing Academy U 1687 1367.41
246 liu, Daniel San Diego Fencing Center E25 1631 1366.76
247 Lee, Damian Zeta Fencing E25 1661 1361.61
248 Smith, Etienne PDX Fencing U 1649 1354.24
249 Kauffman, Davian Salle Du Lion Fencing Center U 1749 1351.02
250 Yeazel, Colin Forge Fencing Teams DUR U 1642 1338.32
251 Vish, Manyu Delaware Valley Fencers Club-PA U 1622 1337.43
252 Gottschalk, Theodore United Fencers of Oakland U 1673 1336.69
253 Kohler, Vaughn Nellya Fencers U 1632 1336.44
254 Evans, Alexander Miami Fencing Club U 1719 1334.51
255 Dayama, Ronak Escrimeur Fencers Club U 1634 1330.63
256 Lee, Winston Laguna Fencing Center U 1648 1325.34
257 Pipke, Garrett Nova Fencing Club U 1604 1312.43
258 Woster, Matthew Texas Sabre Academy E25 1622 1307.12
259 Ekambaram, Rithik San Diego Fencing Center U 1577 1306.88
260 Valentine, Rhys Salle Auriol Seattle E25 1586 1294.45
261 Yang, Jake LA Fencing Academy of Pomona U 1581 1283.34
262 Wang, Xuren Avant Garde Fencers Club, Inc (CA) (AGFC) U 1597 1270.18
263 Huang, Anthony Bergen Fencing Club U 1564 1242.85
264 Sun, Stephen Masters Fencing Academy NJ U 1534 1238.06
265 Nagrani, Jai US Sabre Academy U 1579 1229.76
266 Leigh, Brayden Olympian Fencing Studio U 1500 1218.34
267 Guo, Jonathan South Bay Fencing Academy U 1485 1210.99
268 PADGETTE, BRODY LA International Fencing U 1816 1208.63
269 Parikh, Saavn Frisco Fencing Academy U 1543 1188.28
270 Na, Yuchan Zachary Washington Fencing Academy E24 1528 1179.43
271 Young, Navin San Francisco Sabre School U 1580 1172.32
272 Houpt, Lucas Scarsdale Fencing Center U 1657 1166.00
273 Liebisch, Milo PDX Fencing U 1482 1164.95
274 Freilich, Harrison Fencing Academy Of Philadelphia - North U 1513 1163.23
275 Tan, Daniel The Fencing Center U 1480 1153.25
276 Miller, Blake Columbus Fencing And Fitness LLC U 1599 1137.40
277 Moore, Greyson Halberstadt Fencers' Club U 1514 1116.44
278 Westmoreland-Brown, Cole Sacramento Saber Fencing LLC U 1470 1113.74
279 Oren, Daniel Tim Morehouse Fencing Club E24 1402 1085.41
280 Menzies, Liam Zeta Fencing U 1432 1084.01
281 Fugate, Logan San Diego Fencing Center U 1430 1062.19
282 Cheung, Evan West Coast Fencing Academy U 1394 1058.43
283 Harford, Benjamin Salle Auriol Seattle U 1410 1048.70
284 Zheng, Lucas Allegro Fencing Center U 1521 1039.67
285 Korzeniowski, Joseph Fencing Academy Of Philadelphia - North U 1795 1005.64
286 Herrera, Stefano Premier Fencing Academy U 1344 983.17
287 Ward, Carter Phoenix Fencing Academy D25 1304 977.27
288 Sochnikov, Jacob Zeta Fencing U 1343 957.05
289 Ravoor, Suvir Renaissance Fencing Club U 1338 926.30
290 Santiago, Roman U 1382 918.62
291 Kim, Derek South Bay Fencing Academy U 1245 911.03
292 Bradic, Andreja Spartak U 1183 851.31
293 Orlino, Samuel Premier Fencing Academy U 1265 835.82
294 Wu, Garrick Premier Fencing Academy U 1235 830.49
295 DeGuzman, Holden Bergen Fencing Club U 1307 735.23
296 Seth, Khalen Midwest Fencing Club U 1324 717.24
297 Shen, Hudson West Coast Fencing Academy U 1270 704.13
298 Nguyen, Ethan West Coast Fencing Academy U 1042 636.95
299 Chidambaram, Nivedh Sabio Fencing Academy U 974 631.56
300 Kim, Connor Fencing Academy Of Denver U 1030 598.42
301 Huang, Jasper Fencing Academy Of Denver U 1276 506.15
302 Singh, Swaran Phoenix Fencing Academy U 1076 485.48
303 Zhang, Leaf Shoreline Fencers Club U 1214 479.42
304 Bhadlikar, Shaunak Globus Fencing Academy U 1193 460.83
305 Kang, Nathan Lone Star Fencing Center U 884 437.97
306 Heimov, Brennan Capital Fencing Academy U 1015 416.92
307 Patel, Kiran Master Sabre Fencing Academy U 844 177.17
308 Pei, Kennedy Unattached U 624 < 0
309 Vu, Luke Bergen Fencing Club U 693 < 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.