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Read Here To Find Out What's Going On..........Behind The Fence!
Beijing Olympics 2008 "USA SWEEPS WOMEN'S FENCING!"  BEIJING -- Mariel Zagunis won the first US gold
medal of the Beijing Olympics, leading an American sweep Saturday Aug 9th in women's saber fencing' Zagunis, the 2004 saber champion, took the
gold with a 15-8 victory over Sada Jacobson, who took the silver' Becca Ward took the bronze' When Zagunis won four years ago, she was the first American in a century to
win a fencing gold' Now, it's becoming commonplace in this event'. Before the fencing medals were awarded, the Americans had been shut out of Olympic medals completely,
The wins put the US in the lead at the time with three medals' The U.S. women's sabre team, flustered after losing a couple of close decisions in the split-second sport, fell
45-39 Thursday in the semifinals to Ukraine. The fencers returned a few hours later to leave on a high note with a resilient
45-38 win against France for bronze . Summer is Here! We want to extend
an invitation to all visiting college student home for the summer! We enjoyed all the College Fencers that fenced with
us.......Hey what a great way to keep your game sharp! Past News & Events: CFC Fencing Clinic A HUGE Success! The Chattanooga Fencing Club hosted Brian and Chris Cheney for an All-Day Fencing Clinic, Saturday, August 18th. The clinic was a huge success, with club members, coaches and Chattanooga area fencers coming together to learn from two of fencings rising stars. Brian and Chris led the group through excercises, lessons and even bouts! They were careful to cover all areas of the sport to help everyone who attended improve their game! Thanks Cheney's for A Great Day!   ****Check Back Often To Keep Up With Current News and Events!
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"Fencing is one of the four sports which has been featured at every modern Olympic Games."