Where There’s a Wheel There’s a Way
The sport of Wheelchair Fencing is an official Paralympic sport and was contested at the Rome Paralympics in 1960. At it’s core, wheelchair fencing is a branch of the sport that has been modified to allow participation by individuals who have lost limbs, suffered traumatic brain injuries, have cerebral palsy, or any other medical condition that prevents them from fencing on their feet.
Sylwia Gruchala: Behind the Mask
With her sights set on an Olympic medal in the women’s foil competition at the 2012 London Olympics, Poland’s Sylwia Gruchala recounts her entry into the sport of fencing and talks about her life in, and outside of, fencing.
The Art of Communication – Interview with Joy Fawcett
Interview with former US Women’s Soccer team member Joy Fawcett on positive coaching and parenting for youth athletes. It’s easy for coaches to pick out the negatives on the field. If they can do it in a more positive way, they can accomplish more.
History – Womens Foil in the 30s (with Video)
This video shows how fencing looked in the 1930s with the US and British women’s foilists introduced and then an example bout fenced. In this video the fencing is non-electric and women fenced in skirts.
2010 Junior Men’s Team Foil Gold Medal Match
This is the full video (over 50 minutes!) of the gold medal match at the 2010 Junior World Championships for Men’s Team Foil. This match pits the United States against Italy in what ends up being an entertaining match to watch.