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From fencing.net
The FIE channel on YouTube just put up a documentary clip about Keeth Smart, his career, and success at the 2008 Olympics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZcYLsS_g0cKeeth Smart won the silver medal with the US team at the Olympic Games in Beijing…
August 22 2011, 8:21pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Zen Warrior – Chess Master: Video
Sport PsychologyA new sport psychology video has been released that discusses the necessary psychological shifts between the analytical and intuitive (or active) mindsets during a fencing bout.Discussion points are led by Dr. John Heil with additional input from…
August 18 2011, 3:12pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
How you can save $50/night on your NAC Hotel stays
You can save some of this using Priceline. (Photo viaPutting in a relatively small amount of time and work, we were able to cut our hotel costs traveling to national events this season almost in half by not…
August 16 2011, 3:10pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Getting Ready for the Fencing Season: Training
You shouldn't spend all of your time at the fencing club to get ready for the fencing season.Resources for planning and measuring your fitness and training for the 2011-2012 fencing season.Now that all of the schedules for the…
August 12 2011, 4:03pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
World University Games starts August 13th
2011 World University Games are set for Shenzhen, ChinaThis weekend marks the start of the fencing competitions at the 2011 Universiade, commonly referred to as the World University Games. The Universiade is held every four years in the…
August 9 2011, 11:42am | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Athletes looking Forward to 2012
One year from now, the Olympic torch will enter the Olympic Stadium and the final Torchbearer will light the Olympic Cauldron, indicating the beginning of the Games of the XXXth Olympiad.Held in the ExCeL center, the fencing competitions…
July 29 2011, 5:35pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Olympic Team Qualification Update
Eyes on the Prize for 2012July 29th, 2011: At just under one year to go until the 2012 Olympic Games, the qualification process is at the halfway mark. Four (4) nations have distanced themselves from the rest of…
July 29 2011, 3:00pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Division IA Qualification Paths for 2011-2012 the ROC Edition
The ROC was a huge mythical bird. Now it's also a series of regional events that qualify you for Nationals.The 2011-2012 fencing season brings new qualification paths for the Division I-A Summer Nationals events in Dallas, TX. Now…
July 29 2011, 2:29pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
US Regional Open Circuit (ROC) Announced
USA FencingUSA Fencing published the list of tournaments that comprise the Regional Open Circuit (ROC) for the 2011-2012 season. The ROC events are designed to provide a set of tournaments for the advanced fencer looking for solid competition…
July 27 2011, 2:46pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Women’s Sabre Olympic Qualifying Update – 7/25/11
Olga Kharlan (UKR) holds the top spot in the Adjusted Olympic Rankings (AOR), followed by FIE World #1 Mariel Zagunis (USA). The Ukraine and United States are among 6 nations that current have the maximum allotment of 2…
July 26 2011, 12:13pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Egypt and Tunisia led the medal count at the 2011 African Championships this weekend. Egypt and Tunis tied in total medals with 17 each to pace the field as Egypt dominated in the team events winning 4 of…
July 25 2011, 5:26pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Olympic Qualification Update: Men’s Epee
Max Heinzer (SUI) leads in Olympic Qualification. Photo S.Timacheff/FencingPhotos.com6 countries are on track to enter the maximum of 2 fencers per country in the 2012 Olympic Men’s Epee event.With the conclusion of the African Zonal championships for Men’s…
July 22 2011, 3:58pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Romania and Italy top Euros in Women’s Epee & Men’s Sabre
2011 European ChampionshipsRomania and Italy sit at the top of the European zone in Women’s Epee and Men’s Sabre for team selection for the 2012 Olympics following gold medal performances to conclude the 2011 European Championships.Women’s Team Epee…
July 20 2011, 3:30pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
France and Italy top Podium in Team Epee and Foil
2011 European ChampionshipsFrance and Italy affirmed their place at the top of the world rankings in the Men’s Team Epee and Women’s Team Foil events by securing wins at the 2011 European Championships. The win by Italy is…
July 20 2011, 3:27pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Double Gold for Italy in Team Sabre and Foil
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Gold Medalists, Paola Guarneri, Gioia Marrzocca, Irene Vecchi and Ilaria Bianco of Italy pose after winning the Womens Sabre Team Final with Andrea Cassara, Valerio Aspromonte, Giorgio Avola and Andrea Baldini of Italy…
July 18 2011, 7:15pm | Comments »
