First steps
Started fencing in South Florida.
BENJAMIN GUREWICH
Benjamin Gurewich
Sabre Fencer · USA–Israel
Benjamin is 16, left-handed, and fences men’s sabre. He lives in Parkland, Florida, and fences for Israel in Cadet and Junior events.
16Years oldLeft-handedMen’s sabreISRFIE nationalityCadet & JuniorAge categories
The athlete
Benjamin was born in New York, lived in Israel as a small child and grew up in Parkland, Florida. He holds U.S. and Israeli citizenship and fences for Israel. His name is spelled Gurewich in the United States and Gurevich in Israeli and FIE records.
He began fencing in June 2017 at age six.
He trains in Florida and New York with Archil Lortkipanidze and competes on the FIE Cadet and Junior World Cup circuit.
BronzeFIE Cadet World Cup
Bogotá · September 2026
Bogotá · September 2026
No. 11FIE world ranking
Cadet Men’s Sabre · Sep 30, 2026
Cadet Men’s Sabre · Sep 30, 2026
No. 1Israel ranking
Cadet Men’s Sabre · Sep 30, 2026
Cadet Men’s Sabre · Sep 30, 2026
12thUSA Fencing Summer Nationals 2026
Cadet Men’s Sabre · B26 earned
Cadet Men’s Sabre · B26 earned
Timeline
The first medals came in 2019, two years after he started.A first notable win
Won Y12 Men’s Sabre at the Stas Krivosheev Memorial.
E, D and C ratings
Earned E23, D23 and C23 in 2023, then renewed C in 2024 and 2025.
National to international
12th at USA Fencing Summer Nationals (B26 earned) and 12th at the January SJCC; bronze at his first FIE Cadet World Cup, Bogotá, Colombia.
The early years
Benjamin was often the smallest fencer in his pool, and he never backed down from taller opponents.
Competitions
Bogotá, Colombia · 2026Dormagen, Germany · 2026More about Benjamin
Working with young fencers
Ben completed the USA Fencing Junior Coach program and helps children and beginner fencers learn the basics of fencing.
Explore Coach BenGoal: Los Angeles 2028
Benjamin’s long-term goal is to qualify for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. In 2026–27 he fences the Cadet and Junior World Cup circuit, the European Championships and the World Championships.
See the competition pathway2026–27 season
Next event: FIE Cadet & Junior World Cup · Dormagen, Germany · November 6–7, 2026