Andrew Doddo, born on October 20, 1998, in South Orange, New Jersey, is an American sabre fencer.
He is a two-time All-America honoree, earning Second Team Honors in 2019 and First Team Honors in 2020. His performance in the NCAA Northeast Regional competitions has been noteworthy, with a Silver Medal in sabre in 2019 and a fourth-place finish in 2020.
He played a key role in their Ivy League title victories, earning the First Team All-Ivy League honors in 2019.
In 2023, he clinched a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the Senior World Championships in Milan, Italy. The same year, he performed admirably at the Zonal Championships in Lima, Peru, winning double gold medals in both individual and team events. His success continued to flow into the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, where he won Gold in individual sabre and Silver in team sabre.
Who are Andrew Doddo's Parents?
Andrew Doddo's parents are Lynne and Mike Doddo. They live in South Orange, New Jersey, which is also Andrew's hometown. Beyond these basic facts, not much information is available regarding their professions, backgrounds, and personal lives.
Who is Andrew Doddo's Mother?
Andrew's mother is Lynne Doddo. She lives in South Orange, New Jersey.
Who is Andrew Doddo's Father?
Andrew's father is Mike Doddo. He too hails from South Orange, New Jersey.
Andrew Doddo's Key Achievements (as of 2024)
Year | Event | Achievement |
2023 | Senior World Championships, Milan, Italy | Bronze (Team Sabre) |
2023 | Zonal Championships, Lima, Peru | Gold (Individual Sabre), Gold (Team Sabre) |
2023 | Pan American Games, Santiago, Chile | Gold (Individual Sabre), Silver (Team Sabre) |
2020 | NCAA | First Team All-America |
2019 | NCAA | Second Team All-America, Northeast Regional Silver (Sabre) |
2019 | Ivy League | First Team All-Ivy League |
Andrew Doddo's College Career
Despite his 2020-21 season being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, his previous performances were impressive:
Season | Dual Record | Ivy League | Northeast Regional | NCAA Championship |
2019-20 | 27-3 | 10-1 | 19-3, 4th place | Qualified (Canceled) |
2018-19 | 26-8 | 9-0 | 17-5, 2nd place | 16-7, 6th place |
2017-18 | 3-0 | 0-0 | -- | -- |
2016-17 | 17-1 | 0-0 | -- | -- |
Career | 47-11 | 19-1 | 36-8 | 16-7 |
Doddo's international experience began early. In 2015, he was the top-ranked Cadet in the United States and third in the world. His achievements include first place at the Cadet World Cup in Godollo, Hungary, and fifth place at the Cadet World Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. He was also a three-time Junior Olympic Medalist and went undefeated (38-0) as a senior in the NJSIAA.
Andrew Doddo's Recent National Results
Date | Tournament | Event | Place | Rating Earned |
Jan 5, 2024 | January NAC | Div I Men's Saber | 3rd | A24 |
Dec 2, 2023 | December SJCC + Division 1 NAC | Div I Men's Saber | 2nd | A23 |
Dec 12, 2021 | December NAC | Div I Men's Saber | 3rd | -- |
May 7, 2021 | May NAC | Div I Men's Saber | 2nd | A21 |
Dec 9, 2019 | December NAC | Div I Men's Saber | 2nd | -- |
Apr 13, 2019 | April Championship and NAC | Div I Men's Saber | 2nd | A19 |
Andrew Doddo's Sabre Rating Progression
Ratings range from E (beginner) to A (highest), with a numerical suffix indicating the year.
Andrew Doddo's Sabre Rating History
Date | Rating |
Jan 17, 2024 | A24 |
Dec 6, 2023 | A23 |
Oct 14, 2022 | A22 |
May 10, 2021 | A21 |
Jun 13, 2020 | A20 |
Andrew Doddo's Podium Finishes (as of 2024)
Medal | 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2020-2021 | Before 2020 | All Time |
🥇 Gold | - | - | - | - | - | - |
🥈 Silver | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 |
🥉 Bronze | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 |
5th-8th | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 4 |
Total | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
FAQ's On Andrew Doddo's Parents
A. Andrew Doddo competes in sabre, one of the three weapons in fencing along with foil and épée.
A. Andrew Doddo attended Columbia University, where he majored in Economics and competed for the Columbia Lions fencing team.
A. As of January 17, 2024, Andrew Doddo holds an A24 rating in sabre, which is the highest possible rating for the 2024 season.