Hartford, Connecticut joined the worldwide Fencing Flash mob on September 7, 2014 at 3:00pm in front of the General Lafayette Statue in front of the State Capitol building. Why General Lafayette? He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Musketeers of the Guard on April 9, 1771 in France and later on upon recommendation of Benjamin Franklin; he served General George Washington as his aide de camp where he served bravely during the American Revolution. The Greatest Fencing Flashmob of the World, in 122 cities Rome, IT (TMNews) - the greatest fencing flashmob of the World. 122 cities of 4 continents (Africa missing), in 24 different countries, were invaded by fencers who, armed with weapons, gave life to a unique event. Over 7,500 participants exhibited themselves in fencing bouts and jousts in 71 Italian cities and 51 foreign. The idea was promoted by the Italian Fencing Federation to promote the sport at the beginning of the new athletic training season. From Milan's Piazza Duomo to Rome's Coliseum, from Turin to Foggia: North and South united by passion, dedication, and excitement. The highest fencing mob was at Canazei, at 2,239 m. (7,346 ft.) of altitude; the southernmost at Ushuaia in Argentina, almost at the South Pole. The most attended was in Hong Kong with 140 participants.

• published: 11 Sep 2014
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