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fencer08 · 03-01-2005, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by downunder

1991.

Seamus Robinson (AUS), Cadet Men's Epee World Champion

Ture, a commendable result. However, it should be pointed out that this was the first cadet world championships and qualification was established by zone - meaning a total field of less than 20 fencers, with only 3 competitiors from the whole of Europe.

Not meaning to take anything away from you guys down under - Australians have won more than 10 World Cup medals (+ one for New Zealand) over the last decade, most of them in close to full strength World Cups. An impressive performance from a country where fencing gets little financial support.

LUDICROUS · 03-02-2005, 12:03 AM

Little? Too true. A few of us (fencers) got fencing grants/scholarships from the government, though. Recognising that some of us are seriously good sports people

However, give us a few years, We'll show you

Edit: We had an olympian at Athens, a lady doing womens epee. She didn't too well, I hear, (actually, I don't know WHERE she placed!) but she was there. Our first olympic fencer since Barcelona 1992.

downunder · 03-02-2005, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by fencer08

Ture, a commendable result. However, it should be pointed out that this was the first cadet world championships and qualification was established by zone - meaning a total field of less than 20 fencers, with only 3 competitiors from the whole of Europe.

Not meaning to take anything away from you guys down under - Australians have won more than 10 World Cup medals (+ one for New Zealand) over the last decade, most of them in close to full strength World Cups. An impressive performance from a country where fencing gets little financial support.

Yeah we like to omit that first part... hehehe.

Evelyn Halls has been a consistant medal winner for Australia, and Jess Beer picked up a silver at the former WE A grade in london.

The majority of the money in australia with junior/early senior fencers comes from university grants/scholarships - I've been awarded one this year at the university of sydney.

LordTofuDog-jnr · 03-02-2005, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fencer08

An impressive performance from a country where fencing gets little financial support.

We get financial support now?!

LordTofuDog-jnr · 04-24-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fencer08

Ture, a commendable result. However, it should be pointed out that this was the first cadet world championships and qualification was established by zone - meaning a total field of less than 20 fencers, with only 3 competitiors from the whole of Europe.

Not meaning to take anything away from you guys down under - Australians have won more than 10 World Cup medals (+ one for New Zealand) over the last decade, most of them in close to full strength World Cups. An impressive performance from a country where fencing gets little financial support.

Before you people get to the *****ing about thread bump, yes I know this is a massive bump, I'm sure this'll be gone in a matter of days.

Any way, been talking to Seamus and:

The competition had been held a few times in the years before, in the year prior to his win he came 4th, when it was zone.

When he won the field of competitors was at least 80+ people, it was the first year that all countries could send full teams, like today.

His highest Junior ranking was no2.

Mr Epee · 04-25-2005, 12:37 PM

Hey,

I'm too lazy to find the tape, and look it up, but what was the name of the Kiwi who made the 1988 Olympic Final in Epee, and then got smashed by Shuvalov (RUS)?

Is he still banging around down there?

He was pretty funny... had this goofy mustache and a weird look on his face like he was supposed to be sitting in the stands... BUT there he was... top 8 at the Olympics.

LordTofuDog-jnr · 04-26-2005, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Epee

Hey,

I'm too lazy to find the tape, and look it up, but what was the name of the Kiwi who made the 1988 Olympic Final in Epee, and then got smashed by Shuvalov (RUS)?

Is he still banging around down there?

He was pretty funny... had this goofy mustache and a weird look on his face like he was supposed to be sitting in the stands... BUT there he was... top 8 at the Olympics.

Well nobody from NZ comes down here and fences Epee, at least none of an Olympic level so I think it's safe to say he ain't "bangin' around down here".

LUDICROUS · 04-26-2005, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Epee

Hey,

I'm too lazy to find the tape, and look it up, but what was the name of the Kiwi who made the 1988 Olympic Final in Epee, and then got smashed by Shuvalov (RUS)?

Is he still banging around down there?

He was pretty funny... had this goofy mustache and a weird look on his face like he was supposed to be sitting in the stands... BUT there he was... top 8 at the Olympics.

*ashamed to say he doesnt know*

*looks it up*

Edit: Found word of Martin Brill (Our head of fencing in NZ) coming 7th at the Seoul Games. In 1988. Didn't say what weapon.

*looks harder*

fencingguy · 04-26-2005, 10:50 AM

so sad that I knew this off the top of my head.

His name was Brill, and he looked like he was doing footwork only from the ankles. Probably one of the worst beatings I've seen on tape. Not, however, one of the worst beatings I've received

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My coach could beat up your coach... there is no question, overly testosteronized australian, ignorant illiterate American, skirt wearing scotsman, cheese eating surrender monkey or otherwise.

Climbing into fallout shelter.

Zilverzmurfen · 04-26-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LUDICROUS

Edit: Found word of Martin Brill (Our head of fencing in NZ) coming 7th at the Seoul Games. In 1988. Didn't say what weapon.

I Googled it real quickly and found Martin Brill mentioned on this website. He seems to be/have been an épéeist.

Mr Epee · 04-26-2005, 11:12 AM

Yes, that's the guy.

Martin Brill...

Welcome to the 1988 Olympic Finals.

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Awesome result and one of the joys of EPEE.

Glad to see he's still banging around down under.

Red Rapier · 04-26-2005, 06:09 PM

I remember him.

Monkeyboy · 04-26-2005, 10:17 PM

My first coach was a sweet, rolly-polly good-natured older dude...You'de never know he once was a marine and served 3 tours in 'Nam. I only saw him mad twice in 5 years, but when it happened it freaked us all out...he turned PURPLE! We all backed off, and so would your wussy coach. You sail like girls too..........

risingsunjapan · 04-28-2005, 10:53 PM

yea. i would have to agree on very many levels.

Jessica · 07-10-2005, 12:23 AM

My coach is over 80, and still comands anyone's attention and respect.

Superscribe · 07-12-2005, 01:41 AM

My coach would probably drop your coach to the ground with a swift kick to the crotch, because the coach is a she. I know what you're all thinking and yes... she has kicked me in the crotch.

jk

CheekyCanuck · 07-12-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Superscribe

I know what you're all thinking and yes... she has kicked me in the crotch.

And she probably had good reason.

My coaches are great, but even I've been beating them.

bmcfencer · 07-12-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by The Mormegil

my coach is the book

Yeah, will by coach is large and intimidating with anger management issues and it would totally kick your book's a**. If it was capable of independant movement. drat.

Pauli · 04-08-2006, 08:04 AM

I just wonder whether you know all of each other coaches to determine the correct answer to the po..... (gosh, always forget how to write the end of this word.....

)

So basically, I think this po.. is flawed.

gtmac · 04-08-2006, 08:46 AM

My coach is also a sensei and master of his own recognized branch of Karate. He'd wipe the floor with your coach.