Major Achievement for Israeli Fencer at U23 European Championships

Alon Sherid Wins Bronze Medal

Alon Sherid, representing Israel, earned a bronze medal in the men’s epee event at the opening day of the U23 European Fencing Championships. Competing out of the “School of Fencing” club, Sherid showcased remarkable skills throughout the tournament.

Tournament Highlights

Group Stage Success
Sherid began the competition strong, achieving four victories in the group stage. These wins secured him a spot among the top 64 fencers in the event. He first defeated Lithuanian fencer Gleb Chaikovsky with a score of 15-5.

Elimination Rounds
Advancing to the round of 32, Sherid faced off against Swiss fencer Tao Bruchard, winning narrowly with a score of 15-12. He demonstrated further prowess in the round of 16, overcoming French fencer Horlène Vasquez with a score of 15-8.

Quarterfinal Dominance
In the quarterfinals, Sherid exhibited dominant performance, defeating Piotr Urban from Poland with a convincing score of 15-5, propelling him into the semifinals.

Narrow Semifinal Loss
In a tightly contested semifinal match against Swiss fencer Yan Haouri, Sherid fell short, losing 15-12. Despite the defeat, his journey to the semifinals highlighted his capabilities as an emerging talent in the sport.

Professional Support Team

Sherid’s success at the championships can be attributed to the expertise of his coaching staff, which includes personal coach Doron Levitt, along with Alexander Ivanov and Angelo Maconi.

This bronze medal marks an impressive achievement for Israel at the European Championships, promising a bright future for Sherid and the country in the sport of fencing