Athletic director M. Dianne Murphy Mascot Roaree the Lion Conference titles 41 | Home stadium University (Blue) Gym All-time record 1068–503–9 (.679) League Division I (NCAA) First season 1898 Colors Columbia Blue, White | |
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Head coach Michael Aufrichtig2nd year, 21–16 (.568) National Titles 21 (End of season 2016) | ||
The Columbia Lions Fencing Team is the intercollegiate fencing team for Columbia University located in Manhattan, New York. The team competes in the Ivy League within Division I of the NCAA. The university first fielded a team in 1898, under the leadership of coach James Murray. The team is currently coached by Michael Aufrichtig.
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History
The team was founded in 1898, and has had some noteworthy successes. The team has captured the NCAA national title 15 times, most recently in 2016. It also won Intercollegiate Fencing Association national championships in 1898, 1913, 1914, 1918, 1919 and 1934. The team has also won 47 Ivy League Championships, capturing both the Men's and Women's titles in 2016. The team has produced a number of Olympians, including five in 2012.
Notable former players
Notable alumni include: