Canadian fencers had another impressive showing at the USFA’s North American Cup competition. The competition is held annually in Columbus, Ohio and took place from June 23 – July 3, 2014.

Along with three medals, the Canadians came away with seven top-16 finishes in a competitive event that draws fencers from across the globe.

Among the medallists was Ottawa native Kelleigh Ryan who took home the bronze medal in the Division 1 Women’s Foil event. Joining her in the event was Eleanor Harvey from Hamilton, ON who ended in eighth place.

Other medal winners include Emma Von Dadelszen (Vancouver, BC) who claimed the silver medal in the Junior Women’s Epee event. Also on the podium in the Cadet Men’s Epee event was Toronto native Nikola Damjanovic with an impressive second place finish.

Finishing just shy of the podium in Junior Men’s was Pascal Lambert  (Blainville, QC) who headed home with a fifth place finish after a two-way tie for third place. Other notable performances from the competition include a 9^th place finish for Andre Lavoie (Winnipeg, MB) in Cadet Men’s Sabre and an 11^th place finish for Dylan French (Richmond, BC) in the Division 1 Men’s Epee event.

Coming off the Canada Cup in May, this NAC is the last major event before the start of the off-season for Cadet and Junior fencers. Look for more great results as Canadians take part in the Senior World Championships from July 15-23, 2014 in Kazan, Russia.  In addition, CFF looks forward to cheering on Dylan French and Jenny Zhao as they represent Canada in fencing at the Youth Olympic Games from August 17-20, 2014.

Following is a summary of Top-16 finishes for Canadians:

Div 1 Women’s Foil

BRONZE – Kelleigh Ryan, Ottawa ON (OTTAWA FENCING)

8^th – Eleanor Harvey, Hamilton ON (TOROFASP)

Div 1 Men’s Epee

11^th – Dylan French, Richmond BC (DYNAMO CAN)

15^th – John Wright, Ottawa ON(OTT)

Junior Men’s Sabre

5^th – Pascal Lambert, Blainville QC (SEIGDLR)

Cadet Men’s Sabre

9th – Andre Lavoie, Winnipeg, MB (MGB)

Junior Women’s Epee

SILVER – Emma Von Dadelszen, Vancouver BC (DYNAMO CAN)

Junior Team Men’s Epee

14^th – Team Dynamo

• Dylan French (Richmond, BC)
• Samuel Kaardal
• Isaac Velestuk (Tsawwassen, BC)
• Qifan Wang (Vancouver, BC)

Y-12 Women’s Epee

15^th – Zi Shan Guo, Toronto ON (TORONTO FC)

Cadet Men’s Epee

SILVER – Nikola Damjanovic, Toronto ON (TORONTO FC)

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