Limpopo fencers bring back seven medals

At the time of going to press a team of Limpopo fencers were making their way back from Cape Town where they participated in the South African Junior National Championships.
Tersia Goosen of local Firebirds Fencing Club said the team performed well and brought home seven medals.
“It was also an honour to see former Firebird fencer Jaycey Pinn in action as referee after he completed his examinations in December. It gives us pleasure to see local fencers excelling in the sport,” she said.
The team was made up of members of the Firebirds, Raven Fencing Club and Eresable Fencing Club in Mokopane.
Luan de Villiers, u.15, won gold in épée. Silver medals went to Andrew Howitt, u.20, sable, and Michelle Butler, u.15, épée. Bronze medals were won by Eben Wagner, u.17, foil, Caylin Duncan, u.17 and u.20, foil and McKayla Nel, u.13, foil.

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