Fencer Nominated For Sportswoman Of The Year
Among United States Fencing’s brightest young celebrities has been nominated to be 2007 Sportswoman of the year by the Women’s Sports Foundation.
Established in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Women’s Sports Foundation is a nationwide charitable educational organization seeking to progress the lives of ladies and females through sporting activities and physical activity. The Foundation’s Participation, Education, Advocacy, Research and Leadership Programs are implemented by gifts from individuals, structures and firms.
Ward made a nomination from the Women’s Sports Foundation as a result of her strong results in global fencing over the past 2 periods. In 2006 she won the globe championship in women’s sabre, defeating teammate and reigning Olympic gold medalist Mariel Zagunis.
In 2006, Rebecca Ward likewise won the Cadet and Junior globe championships, a triple-crown efficiency that was the first time any type of fencer had actually held all 3 titles at the very same time.
In May 2007, Ward won the silver medal in the sabre event, at both the Hanoi Women’s World Cup and the England World Cup. Additionally in the month of May, she won the gold medal at the Klagenfurt Women’s World Cup. At the Las Vegas Grand Prix in June, Ward won the gold medal defeating 2000 Olympic silver champion Xue Tan. Her win at Las Vegas made her the World Cup Champion for the 2006-2007 period. Ward is also rated No. 1 on the planet in the saber by the International Fencing Federation (FIE) ranking list.
Becca has actually continued winning vital suits and is presently rated # 1 worldwide heading right into the 2007 World Championships. Upcoming tournaments will be the Americas Zonal Championships in August and then the 2007 World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia – both are Olympic qualifying events.
In addition to the individual distinctions, Becca Ward is additionally a member of the US Women’s Sabre team, which is placed # 1 in the world heading into the 2007 World Championships.
In May 2007, Ward won the silver medal in the sabre occasion, at both the Hanoi Women’s World Cup and the England World Cup. In the month of May, she won the gold medal at the Klagenfurt Women’s World Cup. Her win at Las Vegas made her the World Cup Champion for the 2006-2007 period.
