Fencer Nominated For Sportswoman Of The Year
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Rising Fencing Star Nominated for Sportswoman of the Year
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Rebecca Ward, a standout in US Fencing, has been nominated for the 2007 Sportswoman of the Year by the Women's Sports Foundation.
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Rebecca Ward, one of the brightest talents in US Fencing, has been nominated for the prestigious 2007 Sportswoman of the Year award by the Women's Sports Foundation. This accolade recognizes her outstanding achievements in international fencing over the past two years.
Founded in 1974 by tennis legend Billie Jean King, the Women's Sports Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. Their programs in participation, education, advocacy, research, and leadership are supported by generous contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
Ward's nomination is a testament to her phenomenal success in fencing. In 2006, she achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the world champion in women's sabre, overtaking the reigning Olympic gold medalist and her teammate, Mariel Zagunis. She also made history by clinching the Cadet and Junior world championships, marking the first time a fencer held all three titles simultaneously.
Ward's impressive performance continued in 2007. In May, she secured a silver medal in the sabre event at both the Hanoi Women's World Cup and the England World Cup. She then captured a gold medal at the Klagenfurt Women's World Cup. In June, her victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where she defeated 2000 Olympic silver medalist Xue Tan, crowned her the World Cup Champion for the 2006-2007 season. She is currently ranked No. 1 in the world in sabre by the International Fencing Federation (FIE).
As Ward looks ahead to the 2007 World Championships, she maintains her top global ranking. Key upcoming tournaments include the Americas Zonal Championships in August and the World Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia, both of which are crucial Olympic qualifying events.
Beyond her individual successes, Ward is also a vital member of the US Women's Sabre team, which holds the top world ranking as they head into the 2007 World Championships.
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