Name: Michael Vlad Costin
Born: 1995
Hometown: Culver City, CA
Hobbies: reading, writing and video games
Fencing has always been around Michael, because his father is a coach, but he became more interested in the sport and started taking lessons when he was about 8 or 9 years old. His parents were very supportive of his idea, but at the same time pointed out to Michael that it was his choice whether he stuck with the sport or not. They did not want him to feel pressured into it, because of family tradition. Michael really liked fencing and continued his training.
He started competing at the age of 10 and has won 12 national medals and one intenational cup so far. The November 2011 USFA North American Cup in Austin, TX was Michael's most exciting tournament so far, because he earned two gold medals in one weekend. He won both the men's saber cadet and men's saber junior events. Michael likes fencing because it is an amazing combination of physical ability and mental strength, also known as "physical chess." He shares his passion for the sport by helping his dad coach young novice fencers.
Through the fencing community Michael has made many friends all over the world.
Latest Results
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Apr.13-16,2012 - Championships & NAC, Virginia Beach, VA
The April event organized by the United States Fencing Association is a combination of the Division I and Wheelchair Championships, and a North American Cup for Youth 10, 12 and 14. GERARD MORENO earned silver in both the foil and saber wheelchair events. MILA WOLPERT finished 12th in the Y14 event and earned her first rating. ERIC ARZOIAN finished top 24 in the Division I event and DARIEN JOSO finished top 32 in the Y14 event. Complete results.
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2012 Junior & Cadet World Fencing Championships, Moscow, Russia
March 31 through April 8, 2012, Moscow is the host city for the Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships. MICHAEL COSTIN of AGFC finishes 24th in the saber cadet event, 19th in the junior event and places 5th together with SASHA RYJIK, ELI DERSCHWITZ and JOHN HALLSTEN in the team event at the 2012 J/C Fencing World Championships. Complete results are posted HERE.
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Mar.10,2012 - Wang Memorial ROC, Arlington, TX
JAKE ZEISS wins gold at the C & Under Senior's Saber event in Arlington, TX. Complete results.
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