Fantastic four

Sasha Yakovlev and Walter Cheung (pictured, above) took gold, James Dunmall won silver and Timmy Yakovlev scooped a bronze at the Elite Epee Junior Series in Surrey on 12th April.

Among the earliest starters, Sasha was in control throughout and scored an impressive victory in the Cadet Men’s Epee; teammate Rudi Madams gained invaluable experience and finished in 40th. Izzie D’Abbraccio and Hiba Rochdi very nearly medalled in the Women’s event, both quelled at the quarter-final stage, whilst Elsa Brondbjerg battled a diabolical draw to finish in 25th.

Next up, Walter won gold in the U10 event via a duo of dominant DE performances, and Timmy added an U12 bronze to his growing collection.

The last two under starters orders were James Dunmall and Logan Bown in the U14s. Both needed big comebacks to make it to the quarters, and duly delivered, where the former squeaked his way through against the latter 11-10, before another 11-10 win took James to the final and an eventual silver medal.