Air Force Academy
Armed Forces Championships
Fencing Team Competed in U.S. Military Open Championships
11/12/2001 12:00:00 AM | Fencing
Nov. 12, 2001
The Air Force Academy fencing team competed in the U.S. Military Open Championships last weekend in Arvada. Three Academy fencers took first place. Weston Kelsey in men's epee, Christopher Jones, men's foil, and Andrea Rix women's sabre. The Falcons competed against fencers from West Point and the U.S. Air Force. On Sunday, the Falcons fenced a dual against Army, the Academy's men's team defeated Army, while the women from Army defeated the Academy.
Women's Competition: Epee: 1. Stephanie Whittle, Army, 2. Elia Burrill, Air Force Academy, 3. Jacqueline Desenna, Army. Sabre: 1. Andrea Rix, Air Force Academy, 2. Janet Modell, Air Force Academy, 3. Julz Elihu, Army. Foil: 1. Tanya Hurwitz, Air Force Cheyenne Mountain, 2. Margaret Kucia, Air Force Academy, 3. Gennelle Lee, Army.
Men's Competition: Epee: 1. Seth Kelsey, USAFA, 2. Luke Chilen, USAFA, 3. Doug Keane, USMA. Sabre: 1. Joshua Runyon, Navy, 2. Andrew Greig, USAFA, 3. Jared Parks, USAFA. Foil: 1. Chris Jones, USAFA, 2. Sean Recame, USAFA, 3. R. Nault, U.S. Air Force.
