In July at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio two local Fencers earned National medals.
Ryan Griffiths in Y12 Mens Epee coached by Attila Lukacs took 3rd place. Ryan was ranked within the top ten going into the event and knew it would take strong fencing throughout the day to achieve a top spot in an event with 114 fencers. He went 5-1 in pools and began his impressive run to 3rd after winning 5 Direct Eliminations, and losing a close bout in the Semi-Finals. Congratulations to Ryan who has been working with Attila for a little over a year and now has his first national medal.
Adyel Duran took 5th place in Division III Mens Saber and brought the first Saber national medal to the Nyack Fencing Academy and one of many to coach Dennis Kolakowski. Adyel went undefeated in pools and fenced strong throughout the day and went out in the Quarter-Finals losing a close bout and finishing 5th place overall. Congratulations and to Adyel Duran and his coach Dennis for their hard word leading up to the Summer Nationals.
Nyack Fencing Academy is Rockland's Premier Full time Fencing Facility. Located in the Heart of Nyack on High Street overlooking the Hudson. For more information go to www.nyackfencing.com
