The British National Fencing Championships
2003
In the centre of Britain in Cosford RAF base the best
of British fencers slugged it out in soaring temperatures
to find suitable champions.
 The
event took place over the weekend of the 12th and 13th
of July. The large Gymnasium at Cosford was a great venue
for the event and even though the temperature went up
as high as 30 °C the large open hanger doors let quite
a refreshing breeze through.
 
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The results can be found at the British Fencing website
but here are a few details of specific results and pictures
and video clips.
LEON PAUL GIRLS SWEEP THE BOARD
Congratulations to three of our sponsored women fencers
who all got Gold medals
Dominique Stowell(Foil) , Georgina Usher(Epee) and Louise
Bond-Williams (Sabre)
Here are some video clips of some of their hits:
Dominique:
Georgina:
Louise :
Also Congratulations to the Salle Paul Womens Foil team
who also got Gold.
Ziemek Wojciechowski, Claire Bennett, Sophie Troiano and
Dominique Stowell.
For our two star mens foilists it was
not so good- they drew each other in an early stage
and a truly memorable match occurred. Richard Kruse
going up by 10 to 1 and then an outstanding comeback
by Laurence Halsted to get to 14 all. The final hit
was then won by a very enthusiastic Laurence.
Jonathon Weeks (seen here on the right) later said
"It was the best fencing I have seen from British
fencers in years."
Laurence then went on to lose convincingly in the
next round using the old excuse of "I was so
worn out by Richard." (Train harder then!)
Pictures of the fight are shown in our screensaver
found in downloads
and/or at the top of this page. |
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Here is some video footage of Halsted
- the hit is given against him but he swears its
his point, answers on a postcard please:
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As individuals they did not succeed - as a team they
conquered all taking the Gold convincingly.
Ben Montague who missed Saturday fencing looked very
sharp and Laurence, even after some late night drinks
look even more charged than usual. Richard finished proceedings
displaying some wonderful footwork.
Here are some clips of the fight:
Ben
on form.
Laurence
psyched.
Richard
cruising.
Good thing come to those who wait in this the final hit.
Congratulations also to David Mansour for winning the
mens foil. Here are some pictures and some video clips:
Well done Dave.
For more information on the event see the British fencing
website.
(story and picture by Ben Paul)
Two nice pictures:
Richard Vs Laurence
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