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Fencing Welcomes All-American Simmons to Coaching Staff

Related Topics: Ari Simmons, Omar El Geziry

DURHAM - The Duke fencing program and head coach Omar Elgeziry announced the addition of four-time All-American Ari Simmons to the coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Simmons comes to Durham after spending two seasons as an assistant coach at the Air Force Academy under Elgeziry.

"Coaching at Duke is a great opportunity," Simmons said. "I can't wait to see what this team can do with Omar [Elgeziry] at the wheel. He is a highly skilled coach, motivator and leader who has a contagiously positive influence on those around him.