Women's fencing in Australia explained

During the 1900s in Australia, fencing became more socially acceptable for women to participate in and subsequently female participation rates rose in places like Queensland.^[1]

Women's fencing increased in popularity in Australia following the end of World War II and the subsequent immigration of many women from countries where the sport was popular.^[2]

At the 2011 Australian championships, in the open women's foil event, Emma Ryan came in first.^[3]

Notable people

• • Joan Beck Daphne Ceeney 1964 Summer Paralympics bronze medalist

Notes and References

1. Book: Howell . Max . Howell . Reet . Brown . David W. . The Sporting Image: A Pictorial History of Queenslanders at Play . 85 . University of Queensland Press . 1989 . Brisbane . 0-7022-2206-2.
2. Book: 24. A sporting nation, Celebrating Australia's sporting life. Cliff. Paul. 0-642-10704-1. 1999. Canberra, Australia. National Library of Australia.
3. Web site: Australian Championships 2011 - Open Women's Foil . Ausfencing.org . 2011-11-23 . 2012-01-13.