DURHAM – Duke University Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King announced Wednesday the hiring of Omar Elgeziry (pronounced "el-gez-ee-ri") as the head coach of the fencing program.
Elgeziry succeeds Alex Beguinet, who announced his retirement in April after being at the helm of the Blue Devils for nearly four decades.
"We are extremely excited to have Omar Elgeziry as our new head fencing coach," King said. "His unwavering commitment to the student-athlete experience and deep-rooted passion for the sport of fencing, coupled with an infectious energy, make him a tremendous fit for both Duke Athletics and the entire Duke community.