Lee Kiefer defeated Nzingha Prescod for the second time this weekend to claim the gold medal in the Division I Women’s Foil event at the Dallas NAC (North American Cup.) Earlier in the weekend the two met in the finals of Junior Women’s Foil to the same result. The score in the Division I final was 12-7.
In the Junior (U20) division, Kamali Thompson won 15-8 over Erica Zhao in women’s sabre and in men’s epee Alexander Eldeib beat Canada’s John Wright 15-11.
The Cadet (U17) events concluded with men’s sabre. Shaul Gordon (CAN) defeated Gordon Long 15-11 in the final bout.
This was the 4th of 6 North American Cup events held across the country for the 2010-2011 fencing season. In Dallas, over 3,000 fencers competed. Several foreign competitors attended from nations including Israel, Canada, Great Britain, Mexico and more.
Competitors in these events are vying for spots on the US Senior, Junior, and Cadet teams which will travel to their respective World Championships.
Results Summary:
Division I Women’s Foil
1. Lee Kiefer
2. Nzingha Prescod
3. Jacqueline Dubrovich
3T. Emily Cross
5. Ambika Singh
6. Margaret Lu
7. Doris Willette
8. Adi Nott
Junior Women’s Sabre
1. Kamali Thompson
2. Erica Zhao
3. Faizah Muhammad
3T. Lian Osier
5. Francesca Russo
6. Skyla Powers
7. Kara Lee
8. Margaret McDonald
Junior Men’s Epee
1. Alexander Eldeib
2. John Wright (CAN)
3. Joseph Wiley
3T. Simon Jones
5. Justin Yoo
6. Peregrine Badger
7. Alex House
8. James Kaull
Cadet Men’s Sabre
1. Shaul Gordon (CAN)
2. Gordon Long
3. Travis Clarkson
3T. Geoffrey Loss
5. Peter Pak
6. Christofer Ahn
7. Miguel Breault-Mallette (CAN)
8. Eli Dershwitz