Nick Itkin, born October 9, 1999, in Los Angeles, California, is an American right-handed foil fencer renowned for his significant contributions to the sport. He is a two-time Olympic medalist, having secured a team bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and an individual bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Itkin is also a two-time NCAA individual champion, clinching titles in 2018 and 2019 while representing the University of Notre Dame.
His achievements extend to the World Championships, where he earned a individual silver in 2023 and a bronze in 2022, making him the first U.S. man to win individual medals at back-to-back World Fencing Championships. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Itkin is dedicated to making fencing accessible to underserved communities through initiatives like the Nick Itkin Foundation, which offers free training sessions at the Los Angeles International Fencing Center.
The Palisades High School alum won a bronze medal at the Paris Olympic this week after being trained by his father and mentored by a three-time Olympian. Nick Itkin may be 24 years old, but he’s already a seasoned Olymian.
The top-ranked athlete learned the sport at his father's fencing club in West Los Angeles.
For Mental Health Awareness month, Olympic fencer, Nick Itkin shares how he used to struggle with staying focused in class.
