I started fencing when I was 14 years old and instantly got the bug for the sport. During my younger years I worked hard with coaches in local area Chris Holroyd was my first coach.
From a young age I enjoyed competition and regularly competed in Hampshire and Southern Section competitions.
When I entered the senior level my breakthrough came when I achieved 3rd at Bristol open in 1992 . This was one of the big breakthrough. I also got selected to fence for England in quad match had annually. I achieved great success over a number of years in senior circuit reaching top 16 and being selected for GB training squad.
I have also achieved level 1 and 2 foil coach in foil to assist members at club and pass on my experience and coaching.
I have now entered the veteran stage of my career. I have had great success within this new journey. In 2016 I won British veterans championship.
This has given two opurtunities to Fence for Great Britain once in ET 16 in Kent in 2016. Also Alkmaar Holland in 2018 in the European team championships.
I still enjoy fencing just as much today as I did when I started at 14.