A Recurring Rivalry
Holzgrafe and Harwood share the podium again
Nathaniel Holzgrafe and James A. Harwood have finished on the same podium five times. They most recently competed at the Senior Mixed Foil event on August 30.
Sep 26, 2026 · 1 min read
It is rare to see two competitors find the top three together so often, suggesting they push each other to be better.
Nathaniel Holzgrafe of the Des Moines Fencing Club and James A. Harwood of Orion Fencing have developed a habit of finding each other in the final rounds of competition.
In their most recent meeting at the Senior Mixed Foil event, they once again stood among the top finishers. This marks their fifth time sharing a podium.
These repeated encounters highlight a consistent strength in their respective training. Seeing familiar faces at the top of the leaderboard makes every match between them a highlight.