Peter Westbrook Foundation Fencers Lauren Scruggs and Kasia Nixon Represent Team USA at 2025 Senior World Fencing Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia

NEW YORK, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Peter Westbrook Foundation (PWF) proudly announces that two of its elite athletes, Lauren Scruggs and Kasia Nixon, are representing Team USA at the 2025 Senior World Fencing Championships, taking place July 22–30 in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Scruggs, competing in Senior Women's Foil, and Nixon, competing in Senior Women's Épée, are both PWF coach-athletes and current U.S. National Team members, continuing the Foundation's legacy of excellence on the world stage.

"Watching Lauren and Kasia compete on the world stage is a powerful reminder of what's possible when talent meets opportunity," said Bob Cottingham, PWF CEO and U.S. Olympian (1998, 1992). "They embody the values that Peter built this Foundation on with excellence, resilience, and purpose. Their success not only inspires the next generation of athletes at PWF, but also reflects the strength and potential of our entire community."

Lauren Scruggs - Senior Women's Foil
A 2024 Olympic gold and silver medalist, Lauren Scruggs enters the World Championships ranked #3 in the U.S. and #9 in the world. Scruggs has delivered an exceptional 2025 season. She captured individual bronze and helped lead the U.S. team to gold at the Pan-American Championships in Brazil. Earlier this year, she contributed to a team silver finish at the World Cup in Canada, and she also clinched individual gold at the January North American Cup. At the collegiate level, Scruggs earned individual silver and team gold at the NCAA Championships while representing Harvard University. A former youth prodigy, she previously amassed eight medals at the Junior and Cadet World Championships, including five golds, and continues to break barriers for young women and athletes of color in fencing.

Kasia Nixon - Senior Women's Épée
Kasia Nixon arrives in Tbilisi ranked #2 nationally and #18 in the world, following a season marked by strength, consistency, and determination. She earned individual bronze and team gold at the Pan-American Championships in Brazil, following a Grand Prix bronze in Colombia. Nixon also helped the U.S. secure team bronze at the World Cup in China. Domestically, she earned silver at Summer Nationals in Milwaukee and is the Division 1 National Champion. A seasoned competitor and former standout on the Junior and Cadet World stage, Nixon has previously earned four medals, including a silver and three bronze, and continues to be a leading force in American épée.

As Scruggs and Nixon compete in Tbilisi this week, the Peter Westbrook Foundation invites its community and supporters to cheer them on as they represent both Team USA and the values instilled by PWF.

About the Peter Westbrook Foundation
Founded in 1991 by six-time U.S. Olympian and 1984 bronze medalist Peter Westbrook, the Peter Westbrook Foundation uses the sport of fencing as a vehicle to empower young people from underserved communities in New York City. With a commitment to academic support, mentorship, and elite athletic development, PWF has produced dozens of Olympians and world-class athletes while fostering success both on and off the strip.

Follow the athletes' progress and join us in celebrating their journey by visiting www.peterwestbrook.org or following us on social media @peterwestbrookfoundation.

Media Contact:
Kari Coley
Program Manager
Peter Westbrook Foundation
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