Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Competes in French Veteran Fencing Tournament

The 66-year-old musician finished 13th out of 31 competitors in one of Europe's top veteran fencing events.

Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden's frontman, participated in the Circuit Européen 2025 veteran fencing tournament in Fâches-Thumesnil, France.
He placed 13th out of 31 competitors in the veterans' category, losing to former Olympic champion Pascal Jolyot in the later rounds.
The tournament winner was German fencer Hans Martin Raeker, while Dickinson's participation highlighted his long-standing passion for the sport, which he has practiced for about 50 years.
Aside from his music career, Dickinson is also a licensed pilot, beer brewer, and actor, showcasing his wide range of interests beyond heavy metal.
Iron Maiden's 'Run For Your Lives' 50th-anniversary world tour is set to begin in May 2025, with a special setlist featuring songs from their first nine albums.