Every year at the national championships, the Fencing-Oscar for Talent of the Year is always awarded by Oscar Kardolus. I did not know I was nominated, and it took me completely by surprise when Oscar decided to give it to me. I felt very honored...
This weekend I fenced at the national championships in cadets and juniors. The outcome: one gold and one silver. Although it might sound like prodigious performance. I am not completely satisfied with the result. I had hoped for two national titles, but unfortunately lost the...
This weekend I joined a France circuit tournament which was located in Tours. The competition had a massive field of participants and I managed to be ranked number one after the poules. Unfortunately, I lost the semi-finals, but I am satisfied with my result. After...
Ever since I got bronze last year, I have had the desire to win the senior nationals. I made it to the finale, where I had to fence against the opponent whom I lost from last year in the semi-finals. I unfortunately lost the finale...
Today, I fenced my first senior national championships in Almere. I started the poules out a bit too slowly. I, therefore, had to fence against Sophie Smits in the semi-finals. She was my strongest opponent and she won that day as well. Of course, my...