We are saddened to announce the passing of Branimir “Ben” Zivkovic, an icon in the world of fencing. Zivkovic's indomitable spirit and love of the sport touched countless lives. Ben Zivkovic served as the head coach for Harvard's fencing teams for 23 years, where he not only led his athletes to numerous victories but also promoted the status of women’s fencing. Under his leadership, Harvard saw two NCAA champions (Jim O’Neill and Kwame van Leeuwen) and an Olympian (Greg Chang, Athens 2004) emerge from its ranks. He also wrote the literal book on Harvard fencing, helping celebrate the program's centennial in 1989 with "Le Grand Salut: One Hundred Years of Harvard Fencing." A 2023 inductee into the USA Fencing Hall of Fame, Zivkovic was a celebrated inventor whose innovations transformed fencing equipment worldwide. Since founding Zivkovic Modern Fencing Equipment in 1974, he introduced groundbreaking designs such as the raised aluminum strips used in major competitions and the transparent visor mask, now displayed in the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. Before his remarkable tenure at Harvard, Zivkovic coached at Salle Santelli, West Point, Columbia and Fairfield. He was a national champion of Yugoslavia and represented his country in five world championships. His journey as a fencing master began in 1953, culminating in a storied career that spanned continents and decades. Zivkovic's legacy as a coach, fencer and innovator will forever inspire us. We mourn his loss while celebrating his immense impact on our sport.
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