Images from the Junior / Cadet World Championships

April 24, 2000

South Bend, Indiana

Junior Women's Foil Team Finals

The lineup for the Gold Medal bout in the Junior Women's Foil Team event. Fencing for Poland were Sylwia Gruchala, Alicja Kryczalo, Wieckonska, and Margorzata Wojtkowiak. Hungary was represented by Barbara Fonay, Szilvia Jeszensky, Gabriela Varga, and Katalin Varga.

The two teams shake hands prior to the match.

The fencers test weapons to begin the competition.

The Hungarians jumped out to a quick four touch lead at the start of the second period.

The Polish team would come storming back in the second match.

At the start of the third match the Hungarians clung to a one touch lead.

The Polish team had built a commanding ten touch advantage by the start of the final period.

The Polish team is awarded the final touch, resulting in a 45-36 victory for the Gold Medal over the Hungarians.

The presentation of the medals for the Junior Women's Foil Team event.

The Polish National Anthem is played for the first time at the championships.

The team champions of Junior Women's Foil!

The victorious fencers exchange hugs!