How Olympic Fencing Works ft. The Try Guys

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  • @yasmingomes4860
    @yasmingomes4860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4217

    she cleary needs to befriend eugene, their roasting Zach timing had so much chemestry lmao

    • @haribhaushinde1908
      @haribhaushinde1908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      पवित्र पोर्टल अपडेट

    • @manaash4316
      @manaash4316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That was brilliant 👏

    • @pravakarrout6959
      @pravakarrout6959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@manaash4316 meremithebs

    • @nuha6777
      @nuha6777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Indian Streetshietters ada d ga gd ht fßt riî ye ya re sa qq ha he tw ga ha ry

    • @Otacon9611
      @Otacon9611 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm an idiot and even i saw it when she grab the blade at the end

  • @dani-wg1rf
    @dani-wg1rf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4572

    i LOVE ysaora's energy! you can see how different a mentality that professional competitive athletes have when it comes to having pride and confidence without being defensive. she was so genuinely excited for eugene to score on her and she was really encouraging him to really go for it. i feel like sometimes when pros are in these types of videos where they spar against amateurs they can't help but feel defensive about their area of expertise, but i felt like all she had was genuine enthusiasm to teach and share her love of the sport with the guys

    • @888pil
      @888pil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +134

      i agree i love with the experts have her kind of attitude. i'm sure being a soon-to-be three time olympian and being one of the top three athletes in the entire world for her discipline helps when it comes to having security in her ability and confidence as an instructor though

    • @dinghao3107
      @dinghao3107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      What a great person!

    • @Flipadelphia10
      @Flipadelphia10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wel put

  • @adda312
    @adda312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6850

    Throwing shade is so elegant with a French accent.."..You?" 😂

  • @mandipandi303
    @mandipandi303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6347

    They're both unapologetically roasting Zach to his face.

    • @ysabelledelacuesta7533
      @ysabelledelacuesta7533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      And zach taking the roasts like a boss 🤣

    • @Kiraiko44
      @Kiraiko44 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      as is tradition

    • @JaredThorlakson
      @JaredThorlakson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If Thibault's manuals, the opponent who loses is actually always called Zachery.

    • @ניין-י9ש
      @ניין-י9ש 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who's Zach?

  • @haileyrichards960
    @haileyrichards960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5522

    OK I DONT WANNA PICK FAVORITES BUT SHES BEEN MY FAVORITE. AND WHEN HER AND EUGENE BOTH SAID ZACH

  • @ofghost
    @ofghost 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2918

    love how zach helped the expert when she was getting flustered about not knowing about the origin of en garde 3:30 that was really well done

    • @evinlang62
      @evinlang62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +423

      Especially attempting to explain in likely her second language! She was amazing!

    • @Nerd502
      @Nerd502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +311

      I loved that he pointed that out too! They’re athletes, I don’t need them to give me a whole dissertation on their sport, that’s what the internet and these videos are for! 💁🏻‍♀️👏🏼

    • @cmur078
      @cmur078 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@S0otitan13 What about 'on guard'?

    • @internetenjoyer1044
      @internetenjoyer1044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@S0otitan13 Becuase we just say en garde lol

    • @glaicelobato8407
      @glaicelobato8407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@cmur078 It's similar but not exactly the same meaning. Latin languages have this "specificity" with some words and expressions.

  • @aziangurl723
    @aziangurl723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1372

    "I feel like I get the lunge."
    "Yeah but you didn't do it"
    I'm weakkkk

  • @missrileyelaine2296
    @missrileyelaine2296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +840

    Okay but eugene doing like an actual fencing MOVE when he won that point was sooo cool

    • @JannikSohn
      @JannikSohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I do another kind of fencing sport, its a huge difference facing an overall untrained person compared to someone who already is a sports fanatic, especially combat sports. They know how to move and how to adapt the moves you teach them. Also there is an innate understanding of distance as well as trying to hit someone while nit beeing hit yourself. While someone who is just trying to find his legs normally is just a predictable dummy to move around and outmaneuver those people always have an aura of threat and danger the moment you enter their reach.

  • @sarahcoleman5269
    @sarahcoleman5269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2466

    Zach: What's the Dummy's name?
    E&Y: Zach.
    XD XD XD

  • @mylittleponyfanboy3632
    @mylittleponyfanboy3632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +576

    As a fencer, mad respect at the beginning for her patience at the start. It seemed like Eugene caught on quick, seemed to have earned a respect for the sport.

    • @SoulSpectar
      @SoulSpectar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      Heck yeah. His footwork at the beginning was beautiful for someone who had just started it, and she and her coach both recognized it. She clearly loves the sport, and loves to bring people into it.

    • @hernameispekka_Rebecca
      @hernameispekka_Rebecca 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@SoulSpectar He's a dancer and has done some martial arts. So makes sense that he had an easier time picking up some footwork.

    • @jade_idontkare7481
      @jade_idontkare7481 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      what weapon do you fence

    • @mylittleponyfanboy3632
      @mylittleponyfanboy3632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@jade_idontkare7481 I fence saber but my coach is a master of blades

    • @jade_idontkare7481
      @jade_idontkare7481 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@mylittleponyfanboy3632 I fence epée, and have a coach for that and another that teaches both saber and foil

  • @DanilynnCarlene
    @DanilynnCarlene 3 ปีที่แล้ว +449

    i love how after Eugene scored on her you could tell in her body pose and voice that she was proud and excited for him and genuinely happy

    • @Heldermaior
      @Heldermaior 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      She let him score on purpose.

  • @Becky.Ray14
    @Becky.Ray14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4510

    I was curious if it was just going to be American athletes and its exciting to see some others represented here. Fencing is so interesting.

    • @natalieschmoyer6079
      @natalieschmoyer6079 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      I think the gymnasts where Russian but I’m not sure

    • @hfsafahad
      @hfsafahad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

      @@natalieschmoyer6079 I think they were born to Russian parents but they’re team USA

    • @anjaansri9039
      @anjaansri9039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@natalieschmoyer6079 6

    • @RaviKumar-ew8ms
      @RaviKumar-ew8ms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hfsafahad lall
      Źz😣

    • @mihailmilev9909
      @mihailmilev9909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RaviKumar-ew8ms what?

  • @marielleanderson
    @marielleanderson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +326

    I love how excited she got when Eugene scored

  • @harleywaller5971
    @harleywaller5971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1596

    Someone should have put the Mario jump sound in when Zach was doing lunges😂

    • @onlythegracee
      @onlythegracee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      i can hear it in my head 😭

    • @skye.s2515
      @skye.s2515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yesss

  • @eureka2darkangel
    @eureka2darkangel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +485

    I don't even watch the Olympics, but here I am watching all these videos. Gotta thank The Try Guys because I wouldn't have clicked otherwise. I'm really enjoying these videos.

  • @bhdjebsg3004
    @bhdjebsg3004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Is it just me but I love that they call them Olympians it makes them sound so powerful

  • @shriya1419
    @shriya1419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1405

    In the end when Eugene spoke French

    • @OlympicFoil
      @OlympicFoil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      😂 Surprised Pikachu face

    • @itsmejt9283
      @itsmejt9283 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Yah. That’s delightful.

    • @Good2GrowYT
      @Good2GrowYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

      @@OlympicFoil I completely forgot that his mom lives in France until that part

    • @OlympicFoil
      @OlympicFoil 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@Good2GrowYT Wish I could speak french! that would be hella cool

    • @ItsmekaylaP
      @ItsmekaylaP 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@OlympicFoil its honestly the best party trick when i visit my friends in Boston 😂 I'm from Canada so here its not that big of deal but Americans look at me with such wonder

  • @rdpcl
    @rdpcl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    The women's foil team semifinal just ended and Italy was winning, but in the end Ysaora Thibus managed to turn the score around and France won! They're facing ROC at the match for the Gold medal later today. I'll be cheering for Ysaora and the French team.

    • @micheal2458
      @micheal2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wahoo!

    • @SassyWinterFox
      @SassyWinterFox 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do they do epee and sabre events in the Olympics too or only foil?

    • @rdpcl
      @rdpcl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SassyWinterFox They do all 3 weapons at the Olympics, but she only does foil

    • @sarahw9385
      @sarahw9385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How'd it go?

    • @rdpcl
      @rdpcl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sarahw9385 Silver, ROC won the match

  • @lunesatnine
    @lunesatnine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +267

    zach: what's the dummy's name?
    ysaora and eugene without hesitation: zach
    LMAAAAOOOOOOO

  • @kimpurrly
    @kimpurrly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    i enjoyed this, but i enjoyed seeing Eugene not hesitate when Zach hugged him even more! 🤗🤗🤗

    • @angeladominique
      @angeladominique 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Greatest character development! 💜

  • @seashantysarah
    @seashantysarah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    the try guys need to do this series again for the winter olympics!

  • @NekoPanda122
    @NekoPanda122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    Eugene and Zach at the end playing around while giggling is so cute 😂😂😂

  • @waterunderthebridge2291
    @waterunderthebridge2291 3 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    "Oh no, this looks terrible already"
    "She's just walking"

  • @saramcgrew
    @saramcgrew 3 ปีที่แล้ว +922

    Ysaora teaching Eugene his newest skill he needs in order to become the greatest Disney supervillain of all time. 😈

  • @unclestumpy2429
    @unclestumpy2429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    You should check out Parafencing (wheelchair fencing) that they do in the Paralympics. You really have to focus on your blade work since you can't run away. The wheelchairs are locked in a frame and you're about 4 feet apart.

    • @whoamitodisagree1217
      @whoamitodisagree1217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      While I did fencing we sometimes trained together with the parafencers. It is really different and helps a lot reading the enemies.

    • @elliotw.888
      @elliotw.888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      ngl I feel like if there is a sudden death for fencing it should be that, the athletes sit down in a chair and just poke each other for one round to break the tie

    • @TheLastledbender
      @TheLastledbender 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Apparently it's incredibly vicious as well

    • @micheal2458
      @micheal2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that sounds AWESOME

    • @aleksandars9254
      @aleksandars9254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just watched a video... both guys could actually walk. Why are they in wheelchairs?

  • @cynthiazhang
    @cynthiazhang 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    12:55 "Do you think I can score a point against you?"
    "You?" 😂

  • @leelicayan2549
    @leelicayan2549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +778

    You can see the coach's disappointment in his eyes. That's how my coach looks at me as well

    • @skye.s2515
      @skye.s2515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      😂😂same

    • @elliotw.888
      @elliotw.888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      I'm sure they probably just used some footage they had of him with his resting face and cut it in conveniently

    • @pokemonboy2136
      @pokemonboy2136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same😂😭

  • @Jaifii
    @Jaifii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Eugene was extremely respectful and genuinely wanted to learn more about Fencing. Not to mention, keeping his goofy brother in check. Props to him on the point as well & to Ysaora for being so patient!

  • @annalisemartelino7757
    @annalisemartelino7757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +169

    Zach’s unwavering enthusiasm is so great to see! Also that hug at the end 🥺❤️ My boys are so precious. (Also what an athlete! Go Ysaora Thibus!)

  • @millacabral9475
    @millacabral9475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I really love the French accents from the Caribbean Islands, it's much more open and soft than the typical Parisian accent. She was a great teacher too. J'ai hâte de regarder ses compétitions à Tokyo!

    • @kallisi7625
      @kallisi7625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      she actually has a pretty normal french accent when speaking in english, the typical parisian accent you're refering to is probably the french people that don't even try to change their pronounciation x)

  • @callmemako3510
    @callmemako3510 3 ปีที่แล้ว +802

    "Sorry, youre not a historian as well" Zach is so cute

  • @swathikav6263
    @swathikav6263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Zach & Eugene hitting each other in their heads and giggling like idiots is what I live for. 🤣🤣❤❤❤

  • @sonad1213
    @sonad1213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    I love how the Olympian and Eugene had an unspoken connection of 2 cool international people getting each other and vibing 😎

  • @mayareeves1200
    @mayareeves1200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    flash forward five months from now when we find out Eugene never stopped fencing and is just casually competing in LA

  • @LivingMyLife22
    @LivingMyLife22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Love Ysaora, she was hilarious and a sweetheart, she seemed to genuinely enjoy teaching them

  • @mrchewbacahimself7807
    @mrchewbacahimself7807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    It was so cute to see her reaction when Eugene got the move. He was happy to see the move and understand it, and she was equally happy at his progress.

  • @peachypanda57
    @peachypanda57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    watching experts through my screen is intimidating enough, i can’t even imagine how it feels to have them LUNGING at you

    • @robot3759
      @robot3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Honestly, it isn't too scary considering how passive of a weapon foil is. I fence sabre and the one time I 1v1'ed my coach was absolutely terrifying due to the sheer speed he moves with. That, and the fact he stands a solid 5 inches taller than myself, but mostly the speed.

  • @irenedevisser5816
    @irenedevisser5816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I fenced as a teen and helped at the fencing in my hometown at the 2000 Sydney games. An experience ill never forget and I'm so glad to see the sport get some awesome attention!

    • @lkcullen1918
      @lkcullen1918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      wow, (belated)congratulations on that! :D

  • @emeraldbuilder8830
    @emeraldbuilder8830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I’m American but I am proud to say I will definitely be rooting for her in the Tokyo Olympics!! Her energy is infectious!

  • @gusgustafson5426
    @gusgustafson5426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    I used to fence for five years and I LOVED it I wish I didn’t quit, I love seeing the try guys learn how to.

    • @sergeigontcharenko3476
      @sergeigontcharenko3476 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      After a five year hiatus I restarted. Do it!!!!

    •  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’ve been on and off for years but I always go back to the sport. Do it! Allez!

    • @Laurenafenete
      @Laurenafenete 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here! 😭
      I need to find a new club to join to start fencing again

    • @Sunnylyndis
      @Sunnylyndis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sergeigontcharenko3476 Is it a hard sport to start? I'm 25, fairly athletic. But I've never done fencing but I've always been interested in it. I've been wanting to try new sports and see what sticks. I need new hobbies.

    • @anjalipal3031
      @anjalipal3031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Sunnylyndis i’m an assistant coach for my club and i’ve coached people of all ages. given your description, id say you’d probably find it relatively easy, at least starting out.

  • @kittenbug8384
    @kittenbug8384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    This series is expanding my appreciation for the different sports (although, I admire the athletes as individuals). I didn’t know much about fencing, but now I’ll try to watch it (& cheer on Ysaora!).

  • @woopwoop03
    @woopwoop03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    - I was in a high school production of Robin Hood
    - Were you Robin Hood?
    - No, I was a tree
    Lmaoooo

  • @easjer
    @easjer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The joy Eugene seems to be experiencing in these is so much fun to see.

  • @Coo0ki3-_-Monst3r
    @Coo0ki3-_-Monst3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Ysa won me, ngl. She's an incredible human.

    • @licia_bobishka
      @licia_bobishka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And such a beautiful name!!

  • @manaash4316
    @manaash4316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She was so proud of Eugene and that was adorable 😭

  • @malenalis3112
    @malenalis3112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +207

    No beard?? omg this is was filmed so long ago!

  • @dentonlister
    @dentonlister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Love the shade Ysaora throws 😂

  • @unidentifieduser
    @unidentifieduser 3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    love her personality! best of luck to her

  • @mariemiel
    @mariemiel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    The way Eugene pronounces Ysaora's name is literally mind-blowing

    • @licia_bobishka
      @licia_bobishka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Her name is absolutely gorgeous and it turns out that I could listen to Eugene speak French all day 😍

  • @Nerd502
    @Nerd502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Love that they’re bringing in athletes that represent different countries! My favorite part of the Olympics is getting really invested in random athletes from random countries in sports I don’t usually watch. Glad this series is showing me some new people to root for next week!
    Also, loved how she got in on the goofiness of the Try Guys and felt comfortable enough joking around with Zach! The dummy name had me rolling 😂😂😂

  • @cataciudad9938
    @cataciudad9938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I saw her competing at the team finals and it was AMAZING!! Italy was on the lead but Ysaora started scoring like crazy and then her teammate ended up surpassing Italy's score! Oh, the tension! The drama! One of the best events of the Olympics. My country didn't compete in the teams category, but I was rooting for Ysaora anyway 🇦🇷💕🇨🇵

  • @callabeth258
    @callabeth258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Fun fact fencing is one of the few sports where men and women are on an equal playing field

    • @robot3759
      @robot3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      True this is. Guys can have all the extra speed and strength they want but in the end it's all about who is a smarter fencer.

    • @YoutubeCommenter1
      @YoutubeCommenter1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If that's the case, why don't the women compete against the men?

    • @robot3759
      @robot3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@TH-camCommenter1 Mainly to keep continuity with other Olympic sports. In terms of open fencing tournaments, most tend to be mixed until you get to the college level in which the same logic as why Olympics are segregated applies.

    • @edwardi.5385
      @edwardi.5385 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It hasn’t always been this way.

  • @darthbee18
    @darthbee18 3 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    lmao the ending 😅😅😂😂🙈, classic Try Guys 😂😂😂

    • @ysabelledelacuesta7533
      @ysabelledelacuesta7533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      eyo your beethoven pfp is so cool!! 😲

    • @darthbee18
      @darthbee18 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ysabelledelacuesta7533 thanks lol it's drawn by Mason Yin, from his Beethoven illustration series 😆

  • @evinlang62
    @evinlang62 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I had no idea there were 3 different weapons! This is such a great series

  • @CoopMaLoop_Official
    @CoopMaLoop_Official 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    How proud she looked when Eugene tapped her was so awesome :) I’m sure she was stoked to see him harness what he taught her and succeed. Would love to see Eugene try fencing more, maybe a 30 day thing like Keith’s Trombone lesson :)

  • @needyverse
    @needyverse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    11:42 "What's the dummy's name?" "Zach!" Sorry but this was very cute.

  • @mrjblover1999
    @mrjblover1999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    She's my favorite olympian they learned from, this was SO interesting!!!!

  • @GorgonGirl07
    @GorgonGirl07 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    All I knew about fencing before this was that Jackson Wang was a fencer before he became a singer (GOT7). Pretty fun to learn more about it.

  • @felixhenson9926
    @felixhenson9926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    "He wins"
    "I'm used to it"

  • @allyromano3003
    @allyromano3003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    love it when eugene hugged zach back

  • @princessfaith925
    @princessfaith925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    she dragged Zach to FILTH and I'm so here for it (lovingly, of course)

  • @kristinee1025
    @kristinee1025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Eugene and Zach were perfect for this. Also... there was hugging!!

  • @RisingMC
    @RisingMC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Meanwhile: Ned and Keith pet cows and turkeys

    • @micheal2458
      @micheal2458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and I loved it lol

  • @janellep2254
    @janellep2254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Of course it's Eugene who'd be able to score at least one point then speak French at the end.😂 And I have just found my new favorite Olympian!❤️

  • @johannasildam3835
    @johannasildam3835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    Zach: prette
    Zach: preT
    Zach: PRETT
    French Speakers: ?????? when did anyone say this word?

    • @hypdal1982
      @hypdal1982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      En garde, prêt ? Allez !

  • @OHMD11
    @OHMD11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Honestly this is just brilliant having the try guys/olympics cross over

  • @peteryuen4790
    @peteryuen4790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Zach: I was in a highschool theatre production of Robin Hood
    Eugene: woah are you robin hood?
    Zach, with confidence: Nope I was a tree

  • @twisted_introvert
    @twisted_introvert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    "Is this your first time trying...?"
    "This is my first time exercising, yes."
    Zach is literally the male ver of me. (Although I actually have tried fencing, back in college, & was definitely the worst in my class.) 😅

  • @miyukiendo
    @miyukiendo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i’m a sabre fencer and i’m obsessed with the try guys. i’m so so happy that they did this

    • @dragonfly12
      @dragonfly12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s super cool:)

  • @mrdude88
    @mrdude88 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Fencing is stab first and don’t be stab; but everything in between the the stab and not being stab is the hard part.
    I really enjoy watching the foot work of the fencers.

  • @lobaetoile8440
    @lobaetoile8440 3 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This series is so cool!!!

  • @micahperkins7509
    @micahperkins7509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She is so delightful! What a passionate sportsman!! Such an incredible advocate for her sport!! Thanks guys for teaching us so much with so many smiles!! My daughter and I loved this so much!!,

  • @SAmaryllis
    @SAmaryllis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Seeing the match clips next to the absolute most basic movement really makes it clear what the difference in skill is! Fencing looks very cool, I definitely want to check out some clips now

  • @maryflavell6550
    @maryflavell6550 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ok I'm loving this whole olympic series - but so far this is the most entertaining. And the dynamic of Zach + Eugene is great.

  • @damianporter942
    @damianporter942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    officially rooting for france for this sport

  • @rambutketiak
    @rambutketiak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love it when the athletes coach come and teach them. Because athletes can’t go on their own without advice from their coach.

  • @asksomeoneelse98
    @asksomeoneelse98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’ve loved all of the featured athletes in this series. They all seem so nice and wonderful

  • @MM-et6tj
    @MM-et6tj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Eugene: we’re you robbin hood?!
    Zach: nope I was a tree

  • @41tinman41
    @41tinman41 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    You know what would be an epic Olympic sport, kendo. But the All Japan Kendo Federation has no plans to make it one, because they say that if you make it all about winning then it loses its essence. I get that, but kendo matches are wild.

    • @raphaelraymond_n
      @raphaelraymond_n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I think they don't want kendo ended up like taekwondo which has lost its beauty of fighting due to olympics PSS system that is so point "centered"

    • @liriodendronlasianthus
      @liriodendronlasianthus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@raphaelraymond_n wasn't there a fiasco where they just threw in a non-TKD athlete in because she had long legs and she won a medal?

  • @ulaai
    @ulaai 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ysaora was humble and very accommodating and Zach and Eugene was entertaining and respectful at the same time. Really enjoying this!

  • @kaylyn4010
    @kaylyn4010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ysaora Thibus being genuinely impressed with Eugene is so cute

  • @andybr13
    @andybr13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    These two are the definition of “my last two brain cells” and I love it.

  • @gormaline1024
    @gormaline1024 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    As an VERY beginner fencer compared to the professionals in this video, im so glad thar even when the guys make jokes, they fully commit to the sports and are trying so hard to learn. Eugene wouldn't be a half bad fencer. He has the lower body flexibility endurance and strength for it

  • @kellynguyen353
    @kellynguyen353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm glad the Olympics are doing content like this. Really makes sports approachable for everyday humans

    • @robot3759
      @robot3759 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My hope is that people will finally see the skill that goes into fencing and will not just dismiss fencing for being people just "flailing about hoping to get a hit." Videos like these are certainly a great first step.

  • @LoyaFrostwind
    @LoyaFrostwind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I’m waiting for Zach to exclaim, “Allez, cuisine!”

  • @imbeckymiller2
    @imbeckymiller2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    it would've been so cool to get Jackson Wang in on this, seeing as he's sponsoring the Olympics this year

  • @Hermione124
    @Hermione124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Stopping by to say congrats to Ysaora Thibus and her French teammates for winning their silver medals today!

  • @anjalipal3031
    @anjalipal3031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    as a fencer, this was really fun to watch

  • @buybui4784
    @buybui4784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This series is so well made, it is a joy to watch

  • @jennypai3763
    @jennypai3763 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    that dramatic ending when Eugene scored

  • @hungrychaos
    @hungrychaos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Both Eugene and zachs enthusiasm was amazing in this!

  • @alvinkoeswanto8622
    @alvinkoeswanto8622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Narrator: "how long is each round?"
    Me: ummm 3 second?
    Narrator: "correct! It's 3 minutes"
    Me: ..........

  • @heatherhunt1624
    @heatherhunt1624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was a competitive fencer for many years. It's so cool to see the sport highlighted! A great workout for your body AND mind. And by such an awesome woman!

  • @whatlenalikes1674
    @whatlenalikes1674 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love how encouraging and friendly she was, and how modest and eager to learn the guys were!

  • @toastyegg391
    @toastyegg391 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Omg I didn’t even notice that this was on the official Olympic TH-cam channel!

  • @celticlass8573
    @celticlass8573 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Zach and Eugene together. I'm not sure what it is, but whatever it is, it's pure magic.

  • @coletrain
    @coletrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    If you define fencing as "practice with blunted swords," Ysaora is correct that it originated in Ancient Egypt. Modern Olympic fencing originated as practicing (foil) for a duel (with epees). As a fencer, coach, and referee this was a fun intro video. It would be cool if Eugene sticks with the sport, he showed some promise.

    • @ezramatan5233
      @ezramatan5233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah. As a fencer it kinda startled me, épée was never really a sword for “practicing/drills” but originated from dueling. Foil was used for drills instead. I don’t know how she got that wrong, mistakes happen I guess.

    • @Shannon-zp6yz
      @Shannon-zp6yz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Let's not forget Sabre! The most exciting of them all ;) but not originating from duelling like the others

    • @ezramatan5233
      @ezramatan5233 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Shannon-zp6yz Well as I said, foil wasn't really originated from dueling. It was used for drills. Saber was used in cavalry which is pretty cool though.

  • @ribaretov9035
    @ribaretov9035 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ve been fencing for the past 7 years and I would say Eugene definitely has the talent to become a pretty decent fencer.

  • @6MetalMich6
    @6MetalMich6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    My daughter has fenced since she was 7, she's now 10. She loves fencing.

  • @sparkkle3
    @sparkkle3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    as a past fencer, this was so much fun to watch!