News
ECH Basel: Day Three
Competition
The third day of the European Fencing Senior Championships brought an electrifying atmosphere to Basel, as the event continued to unfold with flawless execution and high-level competition. Today, the public enjoyed not only the thrilling bouts in women's sabre and men's epee but also the final individual bout of Max Heinzer, a Swiss fencing legend and former European and World Champion in team events, who recently became the president of the Swiss Fencing Federation. The championships have truly become a focal point of excitement, showcasing the best of European fencing against a backdrop of exceptional organization and sporting spirit.
In the women's sabre, Spain's Celia Perez Cuenca triumphed, securing the gold medal with an outstanding performance. Hungary's Liza Pusztai claimed the silver, demonstrating her formidable talent. The bronze medals went to Spain's Araceli Navarro and Poland's Zuzanna Cieslar, both delivering commendable performances. Notably, the world's number one ranked fencer, Sara Balzer, was absent due to a recent injury, adding an unexpected twist to the competition.
The men's epee event saw France's Luidgi Midelton clinch the gold medal, showcasing his skill and determination. Hungary's Gergely Siklosi earned the silver, while Switzerland's Ian Hauri and Hungary's Tibor Andrasfi both secured bronze medals, rounding out a highly competitive field.
As we look forward to tomorrow, the championships will feature the first day of the team competitions, with women's epee and men's foil taking center stage. Stay tuned for more updates and results from the European Fencing Senior Championships in Basel.