The Arnold Fencing Classic is a signature fencing event that is a proud member of the Arnold Sports Festival. Every year since 2004 we have been honored by having special guests and celbrities. Here are some of our special guests through our history:
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
Every year we have been blessed with special appearances by Arnold to visit our youth fencers, present awards and say a few words to the fencing community.
2011
The 2011 guest list is just now starting. Keep checking back as the list grows.
- Tim Morehouse
2008 Olympic Silver Medalist. Tim will be speaking again. The schedule will be posted when availalbe.
2010
- Mariel Zagunis
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 2009 World Champion - Tim Morehouse
2008 Olympic Silver Medalist. Tim will be speaking on Saturday. - Sylvester Stallone
In 2010 we were blessed with a surprise appearance by Sylvester Stallone. Read more. - Peter Westbrook
Peter has been great to our event, showing up every year. This year was no different as the Olympian and 13-time national sabre champion greeted fencers and participated in medal ceremonies.
2009
- Mariel Zagunis
Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, 2009 World Champion - Sada Jacobson
Olympic Silver Medalist, Olympic Bronze Medalist, Olympic Team Bronze Medalist, World Cup winner, Pan American Champion, Junior World Champion - Keeth Smart
Olympic Silver Team Medalist, World Bronze Medalist, National Champion, first American male to be number one in the world - Erin Smart
Olympic foil team Silver Medalist, two-time Olympian, All Ivy League Champion, Two-time NCAA runner-up - Hanna Thompson
Olympic foil team Silver Medalist, Pan American Silver Medalist, Senior World Champion Bronze Medalist, National Champion, Junior World Bronze Medalist
Previous Years have included:
- Sada Jacobson
- Jackie Jacobson
- Ivan Lee
- Ann Marsh
- Jason Rogers
- Keeth Smart
- Peter Westbrook
