Katherine Kim, a sophomore from UC San Diego, has been named an All-American for the second consecutive year after finishing 11th at the Women's National Collegiate Fencing Championships. This honor marks her transition from Second Team All-American as a freshman to Honorable Mention this year. Kim is only the second female fencer in school history, following Janet Wertz in 1997, to achieve multiple All-America titles. Fellow competitor Piper Randolph secured 22nd place. The Tritons, hosting their own event, finished 16th overall as a team.

By the Numbers
  • Katherine Kim ended the tournament with a record of 12-11.
  • In her second day, Kim improved to a 5-3 record; both her losses were by one point.
State of Play
  • The women's competition occurred on Thursday and Friday, while the men's will take place this weekend.
  • The NCAA introduced separate team championships for women and men for the first time this year.
What's Next

UC San Diego will have two epeeists representing them in the men's competition over the weekend, including senior Sunny Sharma and freshman Nurzhan Abzhanov, with matches starting at 6:00 a.m. PT on both days.

Bottom Line

Katherine Kim's achievement highlights the growing success of UC San Diego's fencing program, showcasing her resilience and skill on a national stage. The Tritons continue to build a legacy in NCAA Division I athletics.