In this episode of the Swordsport Podcast, host Don Anthony sits down with Natalia Botello, an elite sabre fencer from Mexico and a standout member of the Ohio State fencing team. A multiple-time World Cup medalist and Pan American Games champion, Natalia has represented Mexico on the international stage with remarkable success — and now brings her passion and experience to the collegiate circuit with the Buckeyes. Don and Natalia talk about her journey from international competition to NCAA fencing, the differences between the global and collegiate scenes, and how her experiences have shaped her as both an athlete and a person. They also reflect on her goals for the upcoming season, her inspirations within the sport, and what it means to represent her country and Ohio State with pride. Please tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of fencing’s brightest young talents, who continues to make her mark on both the international and collegiate stages.
