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Photos of Temple fencing coach Nikki Franke's retirement

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The all-time winningest coach at Temple and longest-tenured coach in school history, announced her retirement after 50 years.

Nikki Franke hugs Temple President Jason Wingard after he spoke about her and her impact on the school.
Nikki Franke hugs Temple President Jason Wingard after he spoke about her and her impact on the school.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer

Nikki Franke announced her retirement as head of Temple’s women’s fencing program on Tuesday. Franke is the first Black woman to coach a Division I fencing program and brought Temple’s program to prominence.

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