“We develop more than just Olympians in fencing, we create Olympians in life.“
- Peter Westbrook
Remembering Peter Westbrook (1952-2024)
One year after Peter Westbrook’s passing, his legacy continues to live on through the young people, families, and coaches he inspired. More than a champion and founder, Peter was a mentor who believed deeply in the potential of every child.
Below are reflections from staff, student-athletes, coach-mentors, and families who share how Peter’s vision, generosity, and belief in others continue to shape the Peter Westbrook Foundation today.
Reflections on Committment to the Peter Westbrook Foundation
Scholar-Athlete Olivia Guzman reading of a Poem by Maya Angelou
Reflections on Memorable Stories about Peter
Reflections on Relationships with Peter
Reflections on Peter’s Legacy
USA Fencing announces Division I Men’s Saber National Championship to be named for our own, late fencing legend Peter Westbrook
Peter Westbrook
Division I Men’s Saber National Championship
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Lauren Scruggs wins GOLD & SILVER MEDAL in Paris!
United States' Lauren Scruggs silver medal winner of the women's individual Foil competition, left, along with teammate United States Lee Kiefer, center, winner of the gold medal with bronze medal winner Canada's Eleanor Harvey, right, during the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28th. (Andrew Medichini | AP)
The Peter Westbrook Foundation (PWF) is proud to announce that Lauren Scruggs, a dedicated member of our fencing family, has won a silver medal in the women's individual foil event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The U.S. Women’s Foil Team achieved a historic victory, securing the gold medal in a thrilling match against Italy at the Grand Palais. The team, consisting of Lauren Scruggs (Queens, N.Y.), Lee Kiefer (Lexington, Ky.), Jackie Dubrovich (Maplewood, N.J.), and Maia Weintraub (Philadelphia, Pa.), demonstrated exceptional skill and determination, ultimately winning 45-39, against top-ranked Italy. This is the first Gold medal in U.S. Women’s Foil Team history.
Please visit ABC News Video featuring Lauren Scruggs' historical Silver Medal HERE
Please see Washington Post featured article on Lauren Scruggs’ monumental run in the Olympics HERE
Please see PR Newswire Press Release on the U.S. Women’s Foil Team’s epic win HERE