Columbia Lions fencing

Columbia Lions fencing
First season1898; 126 years ago (1898)
Athletic directorM. Dianne Murphy
Head coachMichael Aufrichtig
2nd season, 21–16 (.568)
Home stadiumBlue Gym
LocationManhattan, NY
LeagueNCAA Division I
ConferenceIvy League
All-time record1068–503–9 (.679)
National Titles21 (End of season 2016)
Conference titles41[1]
RivalriesHarvard Crimson fencing
All-Americans213[2]
Fight songRoar, Lion, Roar
MascotRoar-ee the Lion
WebsiteGoColumbiaLions.com

The Columbia Lions fencing team is the intercollegiate fencing team for Columbia University located in Manhattan, New York City. The team competes in the Ivy League within Division I of the NCAA. The university first fielded a team in 1898, under the leadership of coach James Murray. The team is currently coached by Michael Aufrichtig.

The Blue Gym (or University Gym) is home to the Columbia Lion fencing team, located within the Dodge Physical Fitness Center on campus.

  1. ^ All-Time Coaches, archived from the original on December 21, 2012, retrieved October 27, 2012
  2. ^ All-Time All-Americans, archived from the original on December 21, 2012, retrieved October 27, 2012