Harry Saner

Harry Saner (born 18 September 2000) is a South African fencer. Saner represented South Africa at the 2024 Summer Olympics, becoming the first South African fencer to qualify for the Olympics since 2008.[1] Saner qualified for the Olympics by winning the African qualifying tournament in Algiers.[2] Competing in the men's épée, he lost his first bout against Vadim Sharlaimov.[3] Saner became interested in fencing as a child due to his interest in medieval knights and wanting to emulate them.[4]

References

  1. ^ Zaal, Nicholas (2024-05-03). "WATCH: SA's first fencer to qualify for Olympics in 16 years aims to earn country's first medal". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  2. ^ Courvoisier, Thérèse (2024-06-25). "South African fencer books place for Paris 2024". FISU. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  3. ^ Zaal, Nicholas (2025-01-16). "Fencing starts to grow again after SA's first Olympic showing in 16 years". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
  4. ^ Sibembe, Yanga (2024-05-19). "%%page%% Harry Saner: South African fencer jousts his way to Olympics". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
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