Day SIX: Medals for Tim Morehouse Foilists Nickolas Rusadze and Selena Zhang

Summer Nationals
Written By Connie Holen

Phoenix, AZ (July 5, 2023) — It was a bang-up day for the Tim Morehouse foilists.

First, Nickolas Rusadze pulled off a fifth-place medal for Division I-A Men’s Foil, and then later, Selena Zhang won seventh place in Division III Women’s Foil.

Overall, it was a day of stellar performances from Tim Morehouse fencers, as everyone who competed came out on top of these giant fields.

In Division I-A Men’s Foil, James Ball (44) and Jonah Lee (47) each made the top-64. In Division I-A Women’s Saber, Varvara Mankova (37) made the top-64.

In Division III Men’s Saber, Connor Chung (17), Seth Edelman (18) and Samuel Sugiura (24) all made the top-32. And finally in Division III Women’s Foil, Eleanor Li (27) made the top-32.

The National Championships and July Challenge (Summer Nationals) are in Phoenix, AZ, from June 30 to July 9. This signature tournament features 96 events (and 96 medal ceremonies) over 10 days. Medals — and national championships — will be on the line in every USA Fencing classification, from the youngest (Y10) to the most seasoned veterans (Vet 80). 

Tim Morehouse fencers at Summer Nationals and July Challenge:

Division I-A Men’s Foil/172

  • 5th - Nickolas Rusadze

  • 44 - James Ball

  • 47 - Jonah Lee

Division I-A Women’s Saber/185

  • 37 - Varvara Mankova

Division III Men’s Saber/

  • 17 - Connor Chung

  • 18 - Seth Edelman

  • 24 - Samuel Sugiura

Division III Women’s Foil/

  • 7th - Selena Zhang

  • 27 - Eleanor Li

Connie Holen

Connie Holen is a Digital Strategist, Google Search Certified Marketer, and Squarespace Circle Platinum Partner with over a decade of experience in marketing and web design for boutique fitness, yoga, Pilates, and wellness studios. As the founder of Pixality Design, she has helped 300+ studio owners build clean, modern, easy-to-manage websites that integrate seamlessly with scheduling software including Mindbody, Mariana Tek, Walla, and Momence. She currently leads marketing and content strategy at Zipper, the all-in-one studio management platform built specifically for boutique studios. Connie's work focuses on local SEO, brand strategy, and helping studios attract new clients and grow sustainably — without the tech overwhelm.

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