Images from the Junior / Cadet World Championships

April 25, 2000

South Bend, Indiana



Junior Men's Foil Team Finals





The lineup for the Gold Medal bout in the Junior Men's Foil Team event. Fencing for Poland were Tomasz Cieply, Przemyslaw Fogt, Pietrusiak, and Rados Pietrusiewic. France was represented by Brice Guyart, Jault, Yann LeCabellec, and Victor Sintes.






The two teams shake hands prior to the match.






The Gold Medal bout begins.






The French jumped out to a quick three touch lead at the start of the second period.






The French had extended the lead to four touches at the start of the third period.






By the fifth period the French enjoyed a commanding lead over the team from Poland.






The French led the team from Poland nearly two to one by the start of the final period.






The French team is awarded the final touch, resulting in a resounding 45-23 victory for the Gold Medal over the Poles.






The presentation of the medals for the Junior Men's Foil Team event. The Bronze Medal was awarded to Germany, represented by Dominik Behr, Peter Joppich, Simon Senft, and Gold Medalist Andre Wessels.






The team champions of Junior Men's Foil!