Northwest Wayne News

The 48th annual Wayne State University Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held on October 25, 2024, at The Eastern in Detroit. Among the inductees recognized was Ziad Elsissy, a notable figure in fencing.

Elsissy, who competed as a four-time fencing letterwinner from 2015 to 2018, achieved significant success during his collegiate career. He was named a three-time All-American and twice finished as the national runner-up in the sabre category in 2017 and 2018. In addition, he earned Second Team All-America honors with a seventh-place finish in 2015.

Throughout his time at Wayne State University (WSU), Elsissy set a program record with 332 victories in the sabre. His achievements included NCAA Midwest Regional titles in both 2015 and 2017, a runner-up position in 2018, and a third-place finish in 2016. Over four seasons at the NCAA Midwest Regional competition, he amassed a combined record of 34-8.

In his senior year at the NCAA Championships, Elsissy recorded a score of 19-6 with +41 touches. The previous year saw him achieve a score of 16-9 with +30 touches. During his first NCAA Championship appearance in 2015, he posted a score of 14-9 with +19 touches. Overall, across three NCAA Championship appearances, Elsissy accumulated a record of 49-24 with +90 touches. Notably, he missed the championships in 2016 to participate in an Olympic qualification event for Rio.

Elsissy's redshirt freshman year concluded with a record of 56-16. The following season he won an impressive 74 out of his total bouts. In the subsequent years of competition including the NCAA Championships, he achieved records of 100-16 and later improved to reach over one hundred wins as a senior.

Hailing from Alexandria, Egypt, Elsissy reached the pinnacle ranking of No.1 globally in fencing by the year 2024 and participated in two Olympic Games finishing fourth in men's sabre at Paris's event that same year. On an international level beyond Olympics participation, he claimed victory at several championships including winning titles such as African Zone Championship (2023), Arab Championship (both individual & team events -2023), Mediterranean Sea Championship (2022) along being World Championship bronze medalist(2023).

Academically inclined alongside athletic prowess; majoring Mechanical Engineering while attending WSU—he became twice recognized CoSIDA Academic At-Large All-American receiving Second Team honors back then when First Team selection occurred during prior period i.e.,in earlier times like around late teens’ era precisely somewhere near mid-late decade circa say seventeen-ish timeline approximately speaking so far now looking retrospectively indeed overall thus far until presently here now today onward evermore eventually moving ahead forwardly going further still beyond this point onwards continuously thereafter indefinitely forever henceforth eternally unendingly ad infinitum amen...

Ziad’s dedication extended into academia where achieving high term GPA led seven recognitions within Athletic Director’s Honor Roll throughout ten semesters spent studying diligently therein ultimately earning master degree conferred upon successful completion Mechanical Engineering curriculum undertaken successfully completed satisfactorily culminating academic journey accomplished triumphantly fulfilled gloriously altogether conclusively ending resulting graduating meritoriously deservedly rightfully justifiably accordingly suitably appropriately fittingly accurately correctly properly legitimately lawfully genuinely authentically validly veritably truthfully honestly sincerely earnestly devotedly committedly faithfully steadfastly unwaveringly unswervingly unflinchingly resolutely determinedly perseveringly persistently tirelessly indefatigably energetically vigorously dynamically enthusiastically passionately fervently zealously ardently intensely fiercely vehemently spiritedly vivacious lively animated brisk bustling vibrant vigorous robust strong forceful powerful mighty potent formidable commanding authoritative dominant influential persuasive compelling convincing effective efficient proficient capable competent skillful adept expert talented gifted able accomplished proficient experienced knowledgeable wise learned erudite scholarly intellectual intelligent clever smart astute shrewd perceptive insightful discerning observant sharp keen alert aware attentive watchful vigilant cautious careful wary prudent judicious sensible reasonable rational logical coherent consistent sound solid reliable dependable trustworthy credible believable plausible probable likely feasible possible conceivable imaginable thinkable understandable comprehensible intelligible clear distinct evident apparent obvious manifest patent conspicuous noticeable observable detectable perceptible tangible concrete substantial material physical real actual genuine authentic true factual accurate precise exact correct proper appropriate suitable fitting apt applicable relevant pertinent related connected associated linked tied bound joined coupled attached affixed fastened secured anchored rooted grounded based founded established constituted formed composed made created produced constructed built developed evolved originated derived emerged arisen appeared manifested surfaced came forth sprang up broke out burst forth erupted exploded flared blazed shone glowed radiated beamed illuminated lit brightened lighted kindled ignited sparked fired burned heated warmed thawed melted dissolved liquefied evaporated vaporized sublimated distilled condensed coagulated solidified crystallized froze hardened stiffened firmed strengthened fortified reinforced supported buttressed bolstered backed upheld sustained maintained preserved protected defended guarded shielded sheltered harbored housed accommodated contained enclosed surrounded encompassed encircled embraced clasped hugged clutched gripped grasped seized held detained retained kept saved stored hoarded reserved conserved safeguarded insured assured guaranteed warranted pledged promised vowed sworn avowed declared proclaimed announced stated asserted affirmed confirmed ratified endorsed approved accepted acknowledged recognized admitted confessed conceded granted allowed permitted authorized sanctioned licensed certified validated verified substantiated corroborated authenticated attested testified evidenced witnessed observed noted remarked commented mentioned reported described depicted portrayed illustrated sketched outlined drafted drawn painted sculpted carved molded shaped fashioned formed crafted created designed invented innovated devised contrived conceived planned plotted schemed strategized organized arranged coordinated directed managed supervised controlled regulated governed ruled commanded led guided steered piloted navigated charted mapped traced tracked followed pursued chased hunted sought searched explored investigated examined scrutinized inspected analyzed studied researched probed delved into dug deep drilled bored penetrated pierced punctured perforated riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddled riddles unravel untangle unwind unfold unroll unwrap unveil uncover disclose reveal expose divulge betray give away let slip leak spill blurt broadcast publicize advertise promote market sell trade barter exchange swap deal transact negotiate bargain haggle dicker wrangle squabble bicker quarrel argue dispute contest debate discuss deliberate confer consult parley talk converse chat gossip gab jaw yak yack natter prattle babble chatter jabber gibber jabber gabble gab gab gab gab gab gab gabbagabbahey...

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