Nick Itkin: Olympic Village Exudes Positive Energy
USA Fencer Enjoys Paris Games Experience
Despite Rumors, Itkin Finds ‘Good Vibes’

USA fencer Nick Itkin is having the time of his life at the Olympic Village in Paris, describing the atmosphere as “good vibes” despite rumors of dissatisfaction from other athletes.

Coco Gauff and Emelia Chatfield may have expressed disappointment with the living conditions, but Itkin has a different story to tell. In an interview, he shared his positive experience, contradicting the negative feedback from his fellow athletes.

The right-handed foil fencer, fresh from winning his second bronze medal at the Paris Games, spoke about the Olympic Village, dismissing concerns about overcrowded bathrooms and subpar cafeteria food.

“I’ve had a great experience so far,” Itkin said. “The Olympic Village has a special energy to it. It’s a place where people from all around the world come together, united by a common goal.”

Itkin’s enthusiasm is palpable, and he’s even taken to sleeping with his new bronze medal every night since his victory in the individual men’s foil competition against Japan’s Kazuki Iimura.

“I haven’t taken it off since I won,” Itkin said. “I’m savoring every moment of this experience.”

Looking ahead to the 2028 Olympics, Itkin hopes to upgrade his medal to gold. With the Games taking place in his hometown of Los Angeles, California, he’s excited about the prospect of competing in front of his family and friends.

In fact, Itkin lives just a few blocks away from UCLA, where the Olympic Village will be located, and is torn between staying on campus or sleeping in his own bed.

For now, Itkin is basking in the glory of his bronze medal and the positive energy of the Olympic Village.