Fencing became a varsity sport in 1923. The NYU fencing team has attracted talented athletes and has regularly sent students and alumni to compete in the Olympics. From the late 1950s to the 1970s the men's fencing team was one of the best in the nation, earning 12 national titles between 1947 and 1976. The women's team has also been very successful, winning national championships 10 times. Both teams continue to compete in NCAA Division I. Twenty-eight NYU fencers competed at the Olympics between 1928-1984. Of these 28, one competed for Finland, one for Italy, and the rest for the United States.
Men's fencing results for 1927-2014 can be found in Archives H. Women's fencing results for 1928-2014 can be found in Archives H.