Britain Bag the Medals in Porec
A squad of 66 British Veteran fencers (84 weapon entries) recently took part in the European Veterans Individual Championships in Porec, Croatia, bringing home a haul of seven medals – three gold, two silver and two bronze, with several narrowly missing out on a medal place. Our congratulations go to them all.
Gold
Pete Baron – Men’s Sabre (70+)
Georgina Usher – Women’s Epee (40-49)
Paul Wedge – Men’s Foil (60-69)
Silver
Jane Hutchison – Women’s Sabre (50-59)
Bill Osbaldeston – Men’s Sabre (70+)
Bronze
Sue Benney – Women’s Sabre (60-69)
Jane Clayton – Women’s Epee (60-69)
Speaking about the results, Chairman of British Fencing, David Teasdale said; “Many congratulations to all of the medal winning athletes. The Great Britain Veteran Fencing Team have a history of medal success at both European and World Level – long may it continue.”
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