Maxime Cadé (born 21 January 1994) is a French fencer who competes in the foil discipline. He represented France in the individual foil at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and is listed among the nation's Olympians. For basic biographical and competition records, see his official Olympic profile and his fencer biography.

What is foil fencing?

Foil is one of the three modern fencing weapons and is characterized by a lightweight, flexible blade and a specific target area: the torso (including the back) but excluding arms, legs, and head. Points are scored with the tip only, and bouts are governed by right-of-way rules that determine which fencer is awarded a touch when both land hits simultaneously. Understanding foil’s rules helps contextualize the tactical and technical skills an athlete like Cadé must master.

Career and competitive context

Cadé developed within France’s strong national fencing system, which regularly fields competitors at World Cups, European Championships, World Championships, and the Olympic Games. To reach an Olympic start, a fencer typically progresses through national selection events, international ranking competitions, and team qualifications. While specific rankings and results change over time, Cadé’s presence at Tokyo 2020 marks him as one of France’s elite foilists.

Tokyo 2020 appearance

The Tokyo Games (officially held in 2021) were the sport’s highest-profile event that year. Cadé competed in the individual foil event, joining a field of the world’s leading foil fencers. Olympic fencing follows single-elimination bouts with classification for medals; mere qualification to the Games is a notable achievement for any athlete. Further event details and match results can be found on the Tokyo page: Tokyo 2020 fencing results.

Notable aspects and significance

  • Being an Olympian places Cadé among a select group of fencers who have represented France on the sport’s biggest stage.
  • France has a long, respected tradition in fencing; its training infrastructure and domestic competitions are highly competitive.
  • Foil specialists like Cadé combine speed, precision, and tactical awareness, making their bouts a display of both physical and mental skill.

For readers seeking more information about Cadé’s matches, seasonal results, or future competitions, consult his athlete pages linked above and follow national fencing federation announcements. These sources provide updated records, event entries, and official communications concerning elite fencers.