Fencing News
Becca Ward stepped down from the international fencing scene after winning two bronze medals at the 2008 Olympic Games to concentrate on her studies at Duke University. While at Duke, Ward went on to win 3 NCAA championships in Women’s Sabre. Now, she spends some of her free time when not working for a DC
Only Maya Lawrence had secured a spot before the weekend’s competition; being #1 in point standings in the U.S. with a top-16 finish at the London Olympics and posting two top-16 finishes in the World Cup circuit.
The other day, I was fencing at a tournament at the Maryland Fencing Club, and noticed that the salle’s head coach, Greg Paye had placed the Desiderata displayed on his wall. As I waited to be called for my direct elimination matches, I read through the Desiderata a few times, soaking in the words and
[Nike wants] to position ourselves even more in the German market. For us it is a great honor to be lead into the future with the German Fencing Federation as a successful leading organization in Germany. With the Nike fencing shoes we have already launched a successful product in the market, which enjoys great recognition.
Watch the video of the finals for the Men’s and Women’s Team Sabre events at the 2013 Absolute Fencing Gear Korfanty Cup in Chicago, IL.
At this year’s Summer Nationals a new level of scrutiny will be placed on epees during inspection before bouts. According to sources within the referee community, a stricter standard of compliance is being leveled on epees related to the wiring between the blade and socket.
The Russian foil squads are exerting their newfound dominance in foil with world cup wins this weekend as the FIE senior circuit hits Asia. Team USA gets another medal from another fencers as Gerek Meinhardt steps up for a silver and demonstrates how deep the US team is. Alexey Cheremisinov (RUS) and Larisa Korobeynikova (RUS)
Watch the finals of the Men’s and Women’s Individual Sabre from Chicago: Chicago Women’s Sabre Individual This was also a big weekend for Team USA, hosting the Absolute Fencing Gear® Korfanty World Cup. The American favorite, Mariel Zagunis, came in to the individuals with five straight podium finishes in the season under her belt
Serge Timacheff (FencingPhotos.com) interviews USA Olympian Gerek Meinhardt in Tokyo, Japan where he earned the silver medal at this weekend’s men’s foil Grand Prix.
The demise of French fencing seems to have been overstated. This was a great weekend for Team France as Daniel Jerent (FRA) defeated Alexandre Blaszyck (FRA) 15-14 to keep the title at home at the Challenge Réseau Ferré de France. France took 3 of 4 podium spots in the men’s epee individual event.
Below are the results for the Wales Qualifiers to the British Youth Championships 2013:
Team USA Fencers boasts career bests as well as holding onto a #2 team world ranking. Xuzhou Epee Grand Prix Maya Lawrence finished 10th at the Xuzhou Epee Grand Prix, a career best. Her initial 11th seed exempted her from the pools and preliminary rounds, placing her in the table of 64 where she defeated
Congratulations to the following fencers who have been selected to represent Wales at the forthcoming Sainsbury's UK School Games, to be held at the EIS in Sheffield from the 12th to 15th September. Further details can be found here: Fencers are listed in alphabetical order. Congratulations to all the fencers (and their coaches) and good luck at the championships!
In every sport there is the post-season ritual of either announcing a retirement or announcing your goals for the next season. In college revenue sports, athletes will talk about whether they’re returning for another year of school or going pro.
This video provides an examination of fencing as a sport and a hobby as it exists today.
Damien Lehfeldt interviews Ari Simmons about the world championship, his training, and club culture.
Are you losing a grip on your breakfast? Want a little more power to dish up that chili? Look no further than the pistol grip spoon!
Welsh Fencing will be hosting a British Fencing Road Show on Sunday 5th May, at 10:00am in the Taff Suite, Sport Wales National Centre, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff CF11 9SW David Teasdale, Chair of British Fencing, will be present to give a short presentation, followed by a Q&A session. This is open to ALL fencers, parents and others interested in Fencing. Please come along and raise all those topics, concerns and suggestions you may have