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Beijing 2008

                                     

Three-time Olympic fencing coach for Sydney, Athens and Beijing, Men's sabre National coach, Head fencing coach of St. John’s University, founder of Manhattan Fencing Center, Yury Gelman, has made his contribution to U.S. fencing history. Four of his fencers are on their way to the 2008 Beijing Olympics to represent the United States and fight for national glory. 

   Maestro Yury Gelman with 30 years of coaching experience is making records by preparing the most fencers to the Olympics 2008 than any other fencing coach in the United States. We are proud to announce and present the 2008 Olympic Saber team members coached by Yury.

   Dagmara Wozniak: First time Olympian; 9 years fencing experience; Junior World Champion 2006, silver World medalist 2008, bronze World Medalist 2007; Winner of Junior World Cups and medalist of Senior World Cups; Cadet 2002, Junior 2006, Senior 2008 Team National Champion. Student of  St. John's University. MFC member.

   Keeth Smart: Three-time Olympian, Beijing 2008 Silver Medalist; 17 years fencing experience; two time National Champion; two time NCAA Champion; first American fencer to earn #1 ranking in Federation Internationale d’Escrime Senior point standings; winner of individual and team Grand Prix. St. John's University graduate. PWF member.

   Tim Morehouse: Two-time Olympian, Beijing 2008 Silver Medalist; 16 years fencing experience; many times World Cup finalist and Team Grand Prix winner; 2004 Team National Champion; member of National team since 2004. Brandeis University graduate. MFC member.Click on Tamsen learns how to fence for interview http://cw11.trb.com/news/local/morningnews/

   James Williams: First time Olympian, Beijing 2008 Silver Medalist; 12 years fencing experience; member of Senior National Team 2006; Junior and Senior World Cup finalist; 2007 Pan American Games Champion and Silver medalist;  Columbia University graduate. MFC member.

MFC attracts the most elite fencers from the country due to its caliber. It provides an opportunity for athletes to train with the best U.S. has to offer. The journey to the Olympics starts here.