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Swift & Wightman To Compete In Jr World Cup
Rhys Swift [16] and Fergus Wightman [14], representing the Bermuda Fencing Federation [BFF], will compete in the International Fencing Federation FIE [Fédération Internationale d'Escrime] Junior World Cup in Boston on January 20, 2024. A spokesperson said, “Accompanying them as coach is Donald Treanor, who recently represented the BFF at the... Read more of this article
Donald Fencer Treanor Competes In Florida
Donald Treanor represented the Bermuda Fencing Federation at the Veteran Fencing World Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, which finished yesterday [October 15] Treanor, competing in the men’s veteran over-60 category, came nineteenth in the sabre, tied for 20th in the foil, and 46th in the épée. The American recently won a gold medal in the... Read more of this article
Donald Treanor To Compete At Veteran Worlds
Donald Treanor will look to continue his recent fine form when he represents the Bermuda Fencing Federation at the Veteran Fencing World Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida, this week. Treanor won a gold medal in the foil and bronze in the sabre at the recent Pan American Youth and Veterans Fencing Championships in Montevideo, Uruguay. He will compete... Read more of this article
Treanor Wins Medals At Fencing Championships
[Written by Stephen Wright] Donald Treanor claimed gold and bronze medals at the recent Pan American Youth and Veterans Fencing Championships in Montevideo, Uruguay. Treanor, competing in the 60-plus category, won gold in the foil and bronze in the sabre event. In the foil direct elimination round, Treanor defeated Aldo Precciozzi, of the United States,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Duo Compete In USA Fencing Event
Don Treanor and Fergus Wightman, representing the Bermuda Fencing Federation, competed in the Fairfax Challenge event in Fredericksburg, Virginia over the weekend. A spokesperson said, “The signature USA Fencing tournament for Region Six, attracted high quality athletes from across the US as well as international athletes from as far afield as... Read more of this article
Swift Finishes 33rd In Fencing Sabre Division
Bermuda fencers were back in action as the 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships continued in London, England. Only one Bermuda fencer competed on day 9 of the competition, with 14-year-old Rhys Swift finishing 33rd in the cadet men’s sabre individual division. Related Stories Donald Fencer Treanor Competes In Florida Donald Treanor To... Read more of this article
Fencers Compete In Men’s Sabre Division
The 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships continue in London, with Bermuda athletes in action. Three Bermuda fencers competed on day 8 of the competition in the veteran men’s Sabre individual division. Federico Candiolo finished 41st in the division, Donald Treanor finished 58th, and Ben Jewett finished 66th. Related Stories Donald Fencer... Read more of this article
Fencers At Commonwealth Championships
The 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships are underway, with Bermuda athletes competing. Two Bermuda fencers competed on day eight of the competition in the veteran men’s foil individual division in the round of 128. Donald Treanor took on Mark Robertson from Wales, advancing with a 10 – 3 win. Treanor advanced to the round of 64 to face John... Read more of this article
Fencers Compete In Epee Division In London
Bermuda athletes continued competing at the 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in London. Two Bermuda fencers competed on Day 7 of the competition in the veteran men’s Epee individual division which saw 115 athletes from around the world take part, with Federico Candiolo finishing 64th in the division, while Donald Treanor finished 84th. Related... Read more of this article
Swift Finishes 37th In Commonwealth Fencing
The 2022 Commonwealth Fencing Championships is underway in London, with Bermuda athletes in action. 14-year-old Rhys Swift competed in the junior men’s sabre class, where he finished tied for 37th. Swift, a Warwick Academy student, has been attending fencing classes at St Paul’s Church Hall in Paget for the past four years. The Championships is... Read more of this article
Swift Training Hard For Fencing Championships
[Written by Stephen Wright] Rhys Swift will be the youngest of Bermuda’s four-man team competing at the Commonwealth Fencing Championships in London. The 14-year-old, who competes in the Cadet Men’s Sabre and Junior Men’s Sabre classes, will represent the island alongside Don Treanor, the team captain, Federico Candiolo and Ben Jewett. Swift,... Read more of this article
Rogers To Compete In Pan-American Fencing
Arjah Rogers will be competing in the Senior Pan-American Fencing Championships in San Jose, Costa Rica on June 1, 2014. The 22 year old is currently studying in the UK and has fenced during her time at Keele University, and will be competing in the Women’s Epee category. Ms Rogers’ coach Travis Stevens said, ““Arjah is one our overseas... Read more of this article
Fencer Jakob Resnik Competes In Bulgaria
14 year old Jakob Resnik began competing in the Junior and Cadet World Fencing Championships in Bulgaria. The Saltus Grammar School student is one of the youngest athletes in the competition, which is limited to fencers under the age of 20. In the first round, Resnik suffered six defeats picking up a point. In his first match Resnik went down 5 –... Read more of this article
Fencer To Compete In Jr World Championships
The Junior and Cadet World Fencing Championships get underway today [Apr 3] in Bulgaria, and Bermuda is set to be represented by 14-year-old Jakob Resnik. The Saltus Grammar School student is one of the youngest athletes in the competition; which is limited to fencers under the age of 20. In the first round, Jakob will be up against fencers from Algeria,... Read more of this article
Bermudian Fencer Competing In Guatemala
Bermudian fencer Ashton Easton is competing in the 2013 Central American and Caribbean Fencing Championships in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Specializing in the Epee and Sabre weapons, Mr. Easton brings more than a year of experience with him to the contest. A product of the training offered by The Bermuda Fencing Federation, Mr. Easton’s practice... Read more of this article
Fencer To Compete At World Championships
Marking the first time Bermuda will send a fencer to the World Championships, Travis Stevens will represent the island at the 2011 World Fencing Championships next month in Italy. A sport which literally spans centuries, the earliest evidence of fencing is said to comes from a carving in Egypt, dating back to about 1200 B.C., which shows a sport fencing... Read more of this article
