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British Youth Championships 2010

Russell Swords was well represented at the British Youth Championships 2010. For many of our fencers this was there first major competition and it proved a superb oppertunity for them. The BYC's is one of the largest competitions in the UK attracting, hundreds of the best fencers from accross the country.

Russell Swords Fencer at the British Youth Championships 2010 Fencing

Emry Williams in his 1st DE of the U14's Boys Foil

All our fencers performed well and should be extremely proud of their achievements. A special mention should go to Ethan Ridsdale (a regular RS fencer) who took 10th place in the U14 boys Foil and 9th places in the U14 boys Epee - two excellent results!

Molly Baker competes in the U12 Girls Foil

Other results from the day include:

  • Molly Baker - 40th U12 Foil
  • Cleyn Lewis - 55th U12 Foil
  • Joseph Brady - 41st U14 Epee
  • Emry Williams - 41st U14 Foil
  • Elinor Robinson - 32nd U16 Epee
  • Hugo Vine - 43rd U18 Foil
  • Iolo Westacott - 33rd U18 Foil
  • Gareth Streeter - 44th U18 Foilf
  • Alex Morgan - 33rd U16 Epee

Can I also say a huge thank you to Laura Parker and Lyn Robinson who travelled up with the Russell Swords fencers to offer valuable support and encouragement!