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Direct Elimination Podcast

Direct Elimination Podcast
Fencing
Eli Dershwitz
Zeta Fencing
Olympics
Mental Grit
Harvard
Olympic Games
Team USA
Finance
NCAA Fencing
Social Media
Prior USA
Personal Growth
World Championships
Personal Development
World Cup
Mental Health
Modeling
NCAA Championships

The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.Hosted by Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart, two elite U.S. fencers chasing Olympic dreams, Direct Elimination goes beyond the strip to uncover the stories, ups and downs that shape athletes. Each episode brings you conversations with fencers, Olympians, and sports leaders who share the mental battles, personal growth, and cultural shifts behind their journe... more

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Latest Episodes

🎙️ EPISODE 11 – CAMILLE SIMMONS

The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.

Hosts Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart sit down with Camille Simmons — junior national champion and NCAA Division 1 Athlete turned professional sports photographer — to trac... more

🎙️ EPISODE 10 – MAIA CHAMBERLAIN INTERVIEW

In this episode of Direct Elimination, hosts Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart sit down with Maia Chamberlain — Olympian, U.S. Women’s Sabre National Team member, National and Pan-American Champion, and the fi... more

🎙️ EPISODE 9 – BEN ATKINS INTERVIEW

The Fencing Podcast of All Fencing Podcasts.

In this episode of Direct Elimination, hosts Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart sit down with Ben Atkins — one of the most accomplished U.S. collegiate fencers of his gene... more

🎙️ EPISODE 8 – NICK ITKIN INTERVIEW

In this special episode of Direct Elimination, hosts Ari Simmons and Stephen Ewart sit down with one of the brightest stars in world fencing: Nick Itkin — Olympic bronze medalist, World Champion, NCAA Champion, a... more

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Recent Guests

Anne Cebula
Olympian, NCAA champion, and first Barnard student athlete to win an NCAA championship in any sport.
Episode: Anne Cebula on Olympic Dreams, NCAA Gold & Grit in Women’s Épée | Direct Elimination Ep. 5
Eli Dershwitz
Five-time World Cup winner and Olympic fencer who is also about to take over his childhood fencing club.
Zeta Fencing
Episode: Eli Dershwitz on World Gold, Olympic Lessons & Coaching the Next Gen | Direct Elimination Ep. 4
Bryce Louie
2024 NCAA individual national champion and 2024 World Cup silver medalist
Team USA Fencing
Episode: Bryce Louie on NCAA Gold, World Silver & Social Media in Fencing | Direct Elimination Ep. 3
Justin Yoo
Accomplished fencer and finance professional, member of Team USA for the World Championships
Team USA
Episode: Justin Yoo on Fencing, Finance & Fighting Through Failure | Direct Elimination Ep. 2

Hosts

Ari Simmons
Host and co-host, discussing experiences in fencing and insights on athletic commitment and community.
Stephen Ewart
Host and co-host, sharing insights and personal stories from the realm of fencing and athletics.

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Anne Cebula on Olympic Dreams, NCAA Gold & Grit in Women’s Épée | Direct Elimination Ep. 5
Q: How did you manage your modeling career alongside fencing?
Her agency supported her sporting career and prioritized fencing, allowing her to balance both while fulfilling modeling commitments.
Anne Cebula on Olympic Dreams, NCAA Gold & Grit in Women’s Épée | Direct Elimination Ep. 5
Q: Tell us about college and the role it played in your journey.
She transferred to Barnard after initially attending Fordham, driven by her passion for fencing and the desire to compete at a higher level.
Anne Cebula on Olympic Dreams, NCAA Gold & Grit in Women’s Épée | Direct Elimination Ep. 5
Q: What was your all-in moment?
Her goal was to go to the Olympics, and this long-term vision fueled her dedication from the start.
Bryce Louie on NCAA Gold, World Silver & Social Media in Fencing | Direct Elimination Ep. 3
Q: Why do you continue to choose fencing?
Bryce reflects on the joy of consistent improvement and inspiring the next generation through his journey in fencing.
Bryce Louie on NCAA Gold, World Silver & Social Media in Fencing | Direct Elimination Ep. 3
Q: What was your all-in moment?
Bryce recalls a rough moment in his cadet year where he missed the team by one spot, which pushed him to recommit to his goals and improve significantly.

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