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Sussex Championships 2011
Chichester Fencing Club did exceptionally well at the recent Sussex County Epee and Sussex County Novice Foil Championships held in Portslade every year.
Chichester fielded three novices all of whom have only been fencing less than a term, which is brave enough to be entering your first County competition, but no-one could have predicted just how well they would do. In the men’s event, Nick Judd fenced superbly to finish in a fantastic second place, an amazing result after only half a terms fencing. In the ladies event Kathryn Evans finished wonderfully in 3rd place. Jules Findley finished in an amazing second place after having only fenced for a staggering three weeks showing what guts and determination can do if the desire to win is there. In the ladies epee Lucie Muldoon in her first competition came a very creditable 5th after a very valiant effort throughout the day.
The men’s epee was the crowning event of the day. Chris Bishop, normally a foilist, fenced superbly all day to finish in an excellent 5th place. The youngest entrant on the day at only 15 was Liam Stigant who despite suffering from extreme jet-lag, having only just arrived back from New York, was in superb form to take the bronze medal, a fantastic result. Peter Beadle, still only 17 and the second youngest entrant was brilliant all day winning his poule first and working his way through the field until he reached the final. Peter wasn’t deterred by this and matched Dudley point for point until Dudley’s experience eventually won the day leaving Peter to claim the silver medal, a truly wonderful achievement to end a fantastic day.
Chichester Fencing Club’s head coach Sharon Blackman would like to congratulate all the fencers for being brave enough to take part and for fencing so beautifully and with such good sportsmanship all day.
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