James Honeybone

James Honeybone (born 11 January 1991)[1] is a five times British champion fencer. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's sabre, but was defeated in the first round.[2]

James Honeybone
Personal information
Born (1991-01-11) 11 January 1991
Truro, Cornwall
NationalityBritish (English)
Height1.92 m (6 ft 3+12 in)
Weight81 kg (179 lb; 12.8 st)
Sport
SportFencing
WeaponSabre
Handright-handed
ClubTruro Fencing Club
Head coachJon Salfield
FIE rankingcurrent ranking
Medal record
Men's Sabre
Representing  England
British Championships
Gold medal – first place2012 sabre
Gold medal – first place2013 sabre
Gold medal – first place2015 sabre
Gold medal – first place2017 sabre
Gold medal – first place2018 sabre

He began fencing at the age of 9, and trained in Hungary for two years.[3]

He won the British sabre national title at the British Fencing Championships in 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018.[4][5][6]

References

  1. "James Honeybone". The Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
  2. "Sabre, Individual, Men results". Olympedia. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  3. "INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website - Athlete biography". INTERNATIONAL FENCING FEDERATION - The International Fencing Federation official website. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
  4. "British Champions" (PDF). British Fencing. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  5. "2016-17 Results archive". British Fencing. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  6. "2018 British Championship results". Engarde Service. Retrieved 8 October 2022.


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