Watrall Competes For USA Fencing at FISU World University Games

Rising junior Christina Watrall of Air Force fencing recently competed for Team USA at the 2025 FISU World University Games, held July 16-27, in Rhine-Ruhr Germany. The fencing portion of the World Games ran from July 17-19.

Watrall finished 57th out of a field of 100 in the senior women's epee. She earned four wins, including a win in the opening round of the direct elimination bracket.

Watrall was also part of the USA senior team women's epee group that finished in 15th place. The group won its opening round match over Slovenia in the direct elimination bracket.

Also joining Watrall at the World Games was Air Force fencing assistant coach 2nd. Lt. Jocelyn Ratzlaff, who was part of the Team USA Fencing coaching staff.

The FISU World University Games, also known as the World University Games or Universiade, are a major international multi-sport event for university student-athletes, held every two years in odd-numbered years. Organized by FISU (International University Sports Federation), the games feature a wide range of sports and attract participants from over 150 countries. They are the second-largest global multi-sport event, second only to the Olympic Games.

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Watrall Competes For USA Fencing at FISU World University Games

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