David Sosnov began fencing as a young athlete and has progressed through the British Fencing pathway to become one of Great Britain’s leading men’s foilists. His breakthrough came at the 2026 Junior European Championships in Tbilisi, where he produced a dominant series of victories to become the Junior Men’s Foil European Champion. His performance included decisive wins against top opponents from Spain, Ukraine, Hungary and Russia before securing gold in an all‑GB final against teammate Mohammed Belbouab.
David also contributed to Great Britain’s success in the Junior Men’s Team Foil event, helping the squad secure bronze with strong performances in tightly contested matches against Belarus, Slovakia, France and Hungary.
Alongside his international achievements, David is a Performance Athlete at King’s College London, balancing elite sport with academic study while continuing to develop into a senior contender.
Known for his precision, tactical intelligence and calm under pressure, David is regarded as one of the strongest members of Britain’s next generation of foilists.
Domestic Results
2025 Junior British National Championships – Winner
2024 Senior British National Championships – Bronze Medal
2023 Senior British National Championships – Bronze Medal
International Results
2026 Junior European Championships (Men’s Foil) – Winner
2026 Junior Men’s Team Foil (European Championships) – Bronze Medal.
2025 FIE Junior, Zagreb – Bronze Medal
2025 FIE Senior, Bucharest – Silver Medal
2024 FIE Junior, Riyadh – Silver Medal
