ATHENS FENCING CLUB - Key Persons


Arkady Burdan

Job Titles:
  • Olympic Coach

Gabriella Paleo

Gabriella Paleo is a two-time member of the Puerto Rican National Fencing Team, was the 2016-2018 Virginia Women's Saber Division Champion, and was the sabre co-captain at The College of William and Mary (Cum Laude 2018). She has competed in the Pan-American Championships in Cuba, the Sokol Cup in the Czech Republic, the U23 European Circuit Viennese Championships in Austria, the Münchener Schwert in Germany, the Grand Prix in Canada, and tournaments all over the United States. Her longtime competitive experience and enthusiasm for fencing has helped her develop an athletic yet personable coaching style. Gabriella teaches youth classes and gives private lessons at Athens Fencing Club.