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Thirteen Fencers Earn Medals at OSU Open
9/28/2019 10:09:46 PM | Fencing
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State fencing had an impressive showing at the OSU Open Saturday in French Field House. The Buckeyes placed in each of the men’s and women’s categories coming to a total of 13 medals.
The women’s squad claimed gold in all three disciplines with a convincing hold on sabre and epee. Alexanne Verret and Jessica Thow closed out epee over two fencers from TTUN bumping them to third place and freshman Julieta Toledo had an impressive gold-medal debut.
The men’s squad placed two fencers in each discipline, including freshmen Stephen Chou and James Flanagan.
Ohio State Top 3 Results
Women’s Sabre
First Julieta Toledo
Third Aleksandra Kolmykova
Third Stephanie Miller
Women’s Epee
First Alexanne Verret
Second Jessica Thow
Women’s Foil
First Gabriela Cecchini
Men’s Sabre
Second Stephen Chou
Third Shanvanth Arnipalli
Men’s Epee
Second Matthew Comes
Third John Culpepper
Men’s Foil
Third Liam Smith
Third James Flanagan
Thoughts from the Coach Donald Anthony Jr.
“Our women really did us proud taking all three gold medals. Our men fought a very valiant battle. However, Wayne State came in with some fencers we weren’t expecting to see. We just have a little bit of work to do so we’re ready for them next time.”
