Fencers cut records to shreds at Youth Games
"This is the best-ever result for Newham in the fencing event at the London Youth Games," said team manager Linda Strachan.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Belfast Telegraph (Ireland)
Bangor's young Blades come out on top
"A fierce contest in the U13 category saw some super fencing with the first semi-final seeing Simeon Cathcart (Bangor Blades) take on clubmate Luke McCartney.
Simeon with measured and precise tactics was beaten by Luke's accurate and strong parry ripostes."
"A fierce contest in the U13 category saw some super fencing with the first semi-final seeing Simeon Cathcart (Bangor Blades) take on clubmate Luke McCartney.
Simeon with measured and precise tactics was beaten by Luke's accurate and strong parry ripostes."
Monday, June 25, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
BBC
Fencing keeps you super fit
"Press Packer Benedict [9 years old] loves going to his fencing club. He fills us in on how to play the sport and why he likes it so much. Here's his report."
"Press Packer Benedict [9 years old] loves going to his fencing club. He fills us in on how to play the sport and why he likes it so much. Here's his report."
Go PSU Sports
National Champion Fencing and Men’s Gymnastics Teams Honored by President at White House
"The 2007 national champion Penn State fencing and men’s gymnastics teams were among several NCAA title-winning squads honored on Monday afternoon by President George W. Bush in a special ceremony at the White House."
"The 2007 national champion Penn State fencing and men’s gymnastics teams were among several NCAA title-winning squads honored on Monday afternoon by President George W. Bush in a special ceremony at the White House."
Mathaba
Cuban Women Fail in Havana Fencing Cup
"the team coach, Guzman Salazar, said the competition was a tough test but also very useful training for the rookie fencers who are attending the Rio de Janeiro Pan American games this July."
"the team coach, Guzman Salazar, said the competition was a tough test but also very useful training for the rookie fencers who are attending the Rio de Janeiro Pan American games this July."
Palm Beach Post
Woman takes sword from storage, returns to competitive fencing
"...with some encouragement from her husband, Still has taken that gear out of storage and is putting it to good use again. For the past year and a half, the Ocean Ridge resident and Boca Raton attorney has been training with the Palm Beach Fencing Club and it hasn't taken long to reestablish herself in the sport. She is ranked fourth nationally in the over-40 women's veterans epee and will be competing later this month in the U.S. National Fencing Championships in Miami."
"...with some encouragement from her husband, Still has taken that gear out of storage and is putting it to good use again. For the past year and a half, the Ocean Ridge resident and Boca Raton attorney has been training with the Palm Beach Fencing Club and it hasn't taken long to reestablish herself in the sport. She is ranked fourth nationally in the over-40 women's veterans epee and will be competing later this month in the U.S. National Fencing Championships in Miami."
State College PA
National champion men's gymnastics, fencing teams honored by U.S. president.
"The 2007 national champion Penn State fencing and men's gymnastics teams were among several NCAA title-winning squads honored Monday (June 18) by President George W. Bush in a special ceremony at the White House.
The teams greeted by the president and presented him with gifts. The Nittany Lions then posed for a team photo with the president. After the event was moved outside to the South Lawn of the White House, Bush provided remarks to pay tribute to the accomplishments of the student-athletes."
"The 2007 national champion Penn State fencing and men's gymnastics teams were among several NCAA title-winning squads honored Monday (June 18) by President George W. Bush in a special ceremony at the White House.
The teams greeted by the president and presented him with gifts. The Nittany Lions then posed for a team photo with the president. After the event was moved outside to the South Lawn of the White House, Bush provided remarks to pay tribute to the accomplishments of the student-athletes."
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
di-ve Malta
SPFC Malta Open
A strong contingent of foreign fencers have once again opted to include the 'Open' on their calendar of events and will be joining local fencers in what promises to be a weekend packed with top-quality fencing.
A strong contingent of foreign fencers have once again opted to include the 'Open' on their calendar of events and will be joining local fencers in what promises to be a weekend packed with top-quality fencing.
icWales
Taylor is on guard for GB in Belgium
CARDIFF’S James Taylor is the only Welshman in the senior British fencing team to compete in next month’s European Championships in Belgium.
CARDIFF’S James Taylor is the only Welshman in the senior British fencing team to compete in next month’s European Championships in Belgium.
Monday, June 11, 2007
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Columbia Missourian
Physical chess - Moving and counter-moving in Jeff City YMCA fencing class
On Tuesday and Friday nights the clash of steel swords, or foils, can be heard ringing through the tennis courts of the Ellis YMCA in Jefferson City. Head instructor Brandon Smith has taught fencing in Missouri for eight years, and has been involved in the sport for nearly 40.
On Tuesday and Friday nights the clash of steel swords, or foils, can be heard ringing through the tennis courts of the Ellis YMCA in Jefferson City. Head instructor Brandon Smith has taught fencing in Missouri for eight years, and has been involved in the sport for nearly 40.
New Straits Times - Malaysia
Fencing: Amir shines again in epee
FEDERAL Territory’s Amir Mohamad Yunos continued his fine run to capture the gold medal in the epee event at the Selangor Open fencing championships last weekend at the OCM sports hall in Kuala Lumpur.
FEDERAL Territory’s Amir Mohamad Yunos continued his fine run to capture the gold medal in the epee event at the Selangor Open fencing championships last weekend at the OCM sports hall in Kuala Lumpur.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Catholic Online
Play Like Your Kids
On Friday evening, I took a baby step from "Fencing Mom" (aka: one who watches her son fence) to "Fencer".
On Friday evening, I took a baby step from "Fencing Mom" (aka: one who watches her son fence) to "Fencer".
Guelph Mercury - Ontario, Canada
Starting to make a mark
Kessel contemplates her future in fencing after winning bronze at national tourney.
Kessel contemplates her future in fencing after winning bronze at national tourney.
Los Angeles Times
Janice-Lee Romary, 79; Olympic fencer
Janice-Lee Romary, who competed as a fencer in six consecutive Olympics and was the first woman to carry the U.S. flag during opening ceremonies, died Thursday from complications related to Alzheimer's disease at her home in Klamath Falls, Ore., her family said. She was 79.
Janice-Lee Romary, who competed as a fencer in six consecutive Olympics and was the first woman to carry the U.S. flag during opening ceremonies, died Thursday from complications related to Alzheimer's disease at her home in Klamath Falls, Ore., her family said. She was 79.
Friday, June 1, 2007
Penn State Sports
Penn State Lands 119 Student-Athletes on the Academic All-Big Ten Team.
Fencers who made the "Team":
Francisc Boghicev
Chun Chang
Charles Cimet
Daniel Hadley
Sergio Hey-Colon
Axel Reblewski
Arthur Urman
Allison Glasser
Sara Gonzalez
Laura Hillstrom
Sophia Hiss
Anne-Martine Jackson
Lily Matusiak
Tamara Najm
Catherine Szarwark
Caitlin Thompson
Fencers who made the "Team":
Francisc Boghicev
Chun Chang
Charles Cimet
Daniel Hadley
Sergio Hey-Colon
Axel Reblewski
Arthur Urman
Allison Glasser
Sara Gonzalez
Laura Hillstrom
Sophia Hiss
Anne-Martine Jackson
Lily Matusiak
Tamara Najm
Catherine Szarwark
Caitlin Thompson
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Monday, May 28, 2007
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