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Since the first Olympic games Fencing has been part of the Olympics. (first "modern" games in 1896.) It was chosen by Olympic creators and has remained as one of four sports to remain in the Olympics every year since. For more information please see:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1896_Summer_Olympics#Fencing

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It started in 1896(first moddern Olympic games) and has been in them all ever since.

It was decided by the hosts that that would be an extra event and has been on there as a mian from 1904.

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Yes, fencing has been contested at every modern Olympic Games since 1896.

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