MEDIA RELEASE 

4 December 2023 

NORTH MELBOURNE – Queensland fencer Davide Wheeler won Saturday’s Veteran Men’s Sabre event at the 2023 Australian and Oceania Senior, Veteran, and Australian Youth Circuit Fencing Championships.  

“Today was tough. I was ranked number one after the pools, and my first [elimination] bout went easily, so I pushed through that. My second [elimination] bout for my semi-final was a little bit tougher, especially against my own coach! And then that final bout, with Damian [Kneale] – Damian’s an excellent competitor. He comes with the aim to always win, which is awesome, and he was on point, and I had to really dig deep.”  

Mr. Wheeler is not just a fencer; he’s also president of the Australian Fencing Federation, the peak body for the sport. “I absolutely love this sport. Still being able to compete, that’s my driver to keep pushing through. I love all the competitors that I meet, doesn’t matter what weapon, I love this sport. Being able to put my stamp on it in my little area makes me feel awesome.” 

Results for each event are being posted in real time at
https://www.fencingtimelive.com/tournaments/eventSchedule/8284EE098F63431FA0F03B468EE30E0A#today 

The 2023 Australian and Oceania Senior, Veteran, and Australian Youth Circuit Fencing Championships continue through Tuesday, 5 December. Photo and interview opportunities with competitors will be available throughout the competition. 

Photo credit: Ed Chiu

For more information

Laura E. Goodin
Media Officer
media@fencingvictoria.org