Nikolay Kovalev: Epic Sabre Compilation

Here’s the fifth in a series of videos profiling the sabre fencers I follow on the FIE circuit and what makes them awesome. Starring Nikolay Kovalev (Russia), world #12 at the end of the 2013-2014 season, and reigning World Champion in individual men’s sabre. He’s a quick, jittery and ruthlessly clever tactical fencer who leaves his opponents baffled.