[1] Junior World Fencing Championships for athletes up to 20 years old.
Also at the same time and venue as the Cadet World Fencing Championships held for athletes up to 17 years old.
The first Junior World Fencing Championships were held in Nîmes, France in 1950.
Women compete in foil since 1955, in épée since 1989, and in sabre since 1999.
Share bronze medals in individuals events awarded from 1991.