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Founding Athletes

Meet The Names Defining WFL Chapter One.

This is the roster fans will reference when they talk about where the league started. Learn the athletes now, then watch it unfold live on Sat Apr 25, 2026 at Shrine Expo Hall, Los Angeles.

Miles Chamley-Watson

Featured Athlete

Miles Chamley-Watson

3x Olympian, 2x World Champion, Richard Mille Ambassador

Miles Chamley-Watson is the opening-night face of WFL: elite foil pedigree, global profile, and made-for-live-sport presence.

Weapon

Men's Foil

WFL Team

Team World

Country

🇺🇸United States

Chapter one starts with Miles setting the league's standard in front of a first-wave Los Angeles crowd.

Inaugural Roster

12 Athletes. One First Night.

Miles Chamley-Watson

The Showman

Miles Chamley-Watson

3x Olympian, 2x World Champion, Richard Mille Ambassador

Miles Chamley-Watson is the opening-night face of WFL: elite foil pedigree, global profile, and made-for-live-sport presence.

🇺🇸 United StatesMen's FoilTeam World
Lee Kiefer

The Dynasty

Lee Kiefer

3x Olympic Gold

Lee Kiefer is a U.S. foil fencer, Olympic champion, and world champion whose consistency has defined the modern women's foil era.

🇺🇸 United StatesWomen's FoilTeam World
Oh Sang-uk

The Tactician

Oh Sang-uk

3x Olympic Gold

Oh Sang-uk is a South Korean sabre fencer and Olympic champion known for high-speed attacks and disciplined tactical control.

🇰🇷 South KoreaMen's SabreTeam World
Koki Kano

The Prodigy

Koki Kano

1x Olympic Gold

Koki Kano is a Japanese epee fencer and Olympic gold medalist who combines patient distance work with decisive finishing touches.

🇯🇵 JapanMen's EpeeTeam World
Kaylin Hsieh

The Outsider

Kaylin Hsieh

1x GP Gold

Kaylin Hsieh is a Hong Kong epee fencer and Asian Games medalist who brings measured timing and resilient late-bout execution.

🇭🇰 Hong KongWomen's EpeeTeam World
Misaki Emura

The Veteran

Misaki Emura

1x Olympic Bronze

Misaki Emura is a Japanese sabre fencer, world championship gold medalist, and Olympic bronze medalist with proven big-stage composure.

🇯🇵 JapanWomen's SabreTeam World
Arianna Errigo

The Legend

Arianna Errigo

1x Olympic Gold

Arianna Errigo is an Italian fencing legend with Olympic and world-level success, recognized for aggressive tempo and elite tactical range.

🇮🇹 ItalyWomen's FoilTeam Europe
Yannick Borel

The European

Yannick Borel

1x Olympic Gold

Yannick Borel is a French epee Olympic gold medalist known for controlled distance management and high-percentage scoring decisions.

🇫🇷 FranceMen's EpeeTeam Europe
Aron Szilagyi

The Warrior

Aron Szilagyi

3x Olympic Gold

Aron Szilagyi is a Hungarian sabre icon and three-time Olympic champion with elite pressure handling and championship-level control.

🇭🇺 HungaryMen's SabreTeam Europe
Manon Apithy-Brunet

The Champion

Manon Apithy-Brunet

1x Olympic Gold

Manon Apithy-Brunet is a French sabre Olympic champion and team world champion with explosive tempo and confident closing execution.

🇫🇷 FranceWomen's SabreTeam Europe
Alessio Foconi

The Craftsman

Alessio Foconi

1x Olympic Silver

Alessio Foconi is an Italian foil specialist and Olympic silver medalist known for technical precision and disciplined bout construction.

🇮🇹 ItalyMen's FoilTeam Europe
Eszter Muhari

The Dark Horse

Eszter Muhari

1x Olympic Bronze

Eszter Muhari is a Hungarian epee Olympic bronze medalist whose patient timing and tactical discipline make her a dangerous matchup.

🇭🇺 HungaryWomen's EpeeTeam Europe

Why This Page Matters

Know The Athletes Before You Pick Your Side.

The fastest way to care about opening night is to know who is on the strip and what each matchup means. Start with Miles, then track the roster storylines into ticket selection and event night.