When Rome’s fencing academy was established nearly 150 years ago by a nobleman, most of its members trained for duels. Today, the founder’s family teaches the art to everyone from Hollywood actors to Paralympian athletes.
Livia Arcangeli is seen through a fencing mask as she practices the in-line position during a training session at the Musumeci Greco Arms Academy in Rome , Thursday, July 4, 2024. When a nobleman founded Rome ’s fencing academy Musumeci Greco nearly 150 years ago, most of its members trained for duels. Today, the founder’s family teaches this sport and art to everyone from Hollywood actors to Paralympian athletes. This reproduction of a Saturday, Oct.
The Greco family has since passed down their secrets to rulers, poets, and artists, as well as actors in Hollywood productions — including most recently, director Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci” with Al Pacino and Lady Gaga. Fencing has long moved on from historic duels, and the academy also has students with high sporting ambitions. A new generation of fencers have been inspired by Rossella Gregorio, who competed at two Olympic Games — Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and Tokyo in 2021 — and won gold in the saber team at the world championships in 2017.“It’s the most prestigious medal an athlete can win because it summarizes four years of preparation and sacrifices,” the 23-year-old Di Carlo said about the Olympics.
Edoardo Giordan, who won a gold medal in team saber at the Rome Wheelchair Fencing World Cup in 2022, will compete in the Paralympic Games in Paris.
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