Fredericksburg, VA ( June 18-20, 2021) — Tim Morehouse Fencing Club fencers wrapped the regular season with several top medals at the Fairfax Challenge Summer ROC/RJCC/RYC/VET at the Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center in Fredericksburg VA.

Foilist Iris Yang was in top form, winning three medals over the weekend. Benjamin Gurevich, a Florida-based member of both TMFC and Alle Fencing Club, followed with two medals.

Medal winners include:

Benjamin Gurevich, Gold Y-10 MS, 5th Y-12 MS
Iris Yang, Silver Y-10 WF, Bronze Y-12 WF, Bronze Y-14 WF
Jasmina Denner, Silver, Veteran WS
Gabriel McCarthy, Bronze Div II MS.

There were many more TMFC fencers who competed in the tournament, many just missing out making the medal stand. McCarthy earned 10th in Y-14 men’s saber and 9th in Cadet men’s saber. Lauren Kim made 10th place in Div II women’s saber.

Congratulations fencers!

Competition is taking a break leading up to Summer Nationals and the July North American Cup, which starts on July 3 in Philadelphia, PA.

Fun at the Fairfax Challenge

Lisa Marsh