Duke fencer finds solace in music while training to compete in Olympics
By John Markis | August 12, 2019As one Duke student strives to clench a spot as a fencer in the 2020 Olympics, he still makes time for his other passion: music.
As one Duke student strives to clench a spot as a fencer in the 2020 Olympics, he still makes time for his other passion: music.
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