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From fencing.net
Zagunis wins Pan American Championship
Mariel Zagunis secured the #1 world ranking going into the 2010 World Championships with her repeat of the Pan American Championship in women’s sabre. Zagunis, the two time Olympic Gold Medalist, defeated Canadian Sandra Sassine 15-7 in the…
August 4 2010, 2:47pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Olympic Fencer receives Sponsorship
Tim Morehouse poses with his National Championship trophy and aspiring Olympic Fencer, Jessica Cederquist, as he signs autographs for BistroMD and Fencing.net at the Summer Nationals in July.US Olympic sabre fencer Tim Morehouse has announced a sponsorship by…
July 23 2010, 6:02pm | Comments »
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Organizational Changes and US Fencing Board of Director’s Meeting
Organizational changes abound for US Fencing.Greg Dilworth was introduced as the interim executive director for US Fencing at the July board of director’s meeting.At the membership and congress meeting earlier in the week, Kalle Weeks announced that Kurt…
July 16 2010, 4:46pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Prescod, Adams Win Second Titles of Summer Nationals
Nzingha Prescod (http://www.peterwestbrook.org/)Nzingha Prescod (Brooklyn, N.Y.) didn’t need the 2010 U.S. Fencing Summer Nationals to earn her plane ticket to Paris, France for the World Championships. Her spot atop the U.S. women’s foil rankings was already set. But…
July 12 2010, 1:42pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Just in case you are keeping score at home, it looks like the US Fencing Association is changing its look to include a new logo.Instead of the “USFA” the organization has been using the text “USA Fencing” to…
July 11 2010, 9:00pm | Comments »
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NYAC Outlasts PWF for the Men’s Team Epee Title
In a tournament that went from Wednesday afternoon until early Thursday morning, the New York Athletic Club outlasted over 50 other teams to win the gold medal in the senior team epee event.The event started in the afternoon,…
July 8 2010, 2:01pm | Comments »
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Massialas earns Men’s Foil Title, Osier U-19 Women’s Sabre
via Sixteen-year-old Alexander Massialas (San Francisco, Calif.) won the Division One Men’s Foil national championship by defeating Ariel DeSmet (Troutdale, Ore.), 15-9, in the final round. With the score at 4-3 after the first break, Massialas adjusted his…
July 8 2010, 1:52pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
One of the lesser publicized disciplines at the US Fencing National Championships are the various wheelchair fencing events. These athletes have amazing body and point control. If you ever get the chance to face off against one of…
July 7 2010, 2:42pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Live Webcast of US National Championship Bouts
The US Fencing Association is planning on a live webcast of some matches from the 2010 US National Championships in Atlanta, GA.The USFA is planning on webcasting from 1-5pm EST the following bouts (approx times):Division 1 Men’s Foil…
July 7 2010, 12:09am | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Morehouse wins Men’s Sabre Championship
Tim Morehouse overcame an early deficite and defeated Ben Igoe to win the 2010 US National Championship in Men’s Sabre. Ben Igoe started the gold medal bout strong, taking an 8-3 lead into the one minute break.Igoe pushed…
July 7 2010, 12:05am | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Emily Jacobson, Seth Kelsey win National Championships
Emily Jacobson overcame a slow start in the preliminary round and sped to winning the National Championship in Women’s Sabre at the US Fencing National Championships.Beijing Olympian Seth Kelsey defeated teammate Cody Mattern 15-11 to claim the Men’s…
July 6 2010, 5:40pm | Comments »
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2010 Pan American Championship Team
The US Fencing Association announced the members of the 2010 Senior Pan American Championship Team. The fencers were chosen based on their combined domestic and international results. The team features 7 members of the 2008 Olympic Team and…
July 2 2010, 2:38pm | Comments »
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Fencing Celebrates Olympic Day in Atlanta
U.S. Fencing will host a free community outreach event in commencement of the Summer National Championships in Atlanta. The event will be held on July 2 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Warren/Holyfield Boys & Girls…
July 2 2010, 3:03am | Comments »
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Video: Mariel Zagunis wins NYC World Cup
The crowd watches on as the US National Anthem is played. Mariel Zagunis (USA) has a commanding attack which she can use to dominate her opponents. She also has the awareness to change up based on how you…
June 21 2010, 8:48pm | Comments »
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From fencing.net
Nam defeats Guyart to win NYC World Cup
Prescod and Kiefer lead the US with top-16 performances. Hyun Hee Nam defeated two French fencers in the semi-final and final matches of the 2010 Women’s Foil World Cup in Brooklyn, NY today to win the tournament. The…
June 20 2010, 8:53pm | Comments »
