March 16, 1987: New York University’s Michael Lofton becomes the first to win four titles in the same event (sabre) at the National Collegiate Fencing Championships.

On March 16 1987

March 16, 1987: New York University’s Michael Lofton becomes the first to win four titles in the same event (sabre) at the National Collegiate Fencing Championships.

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Sources: “In the Arena: The NCAA’s First Century” by Joseph N. Crowley, NCAA News and Champion magazine archives, the NCAA Media Center, and NCAA record books 

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