Following the tradition of the National Open Champion questionnaire,

the 6 2014 Veteran Champions kindly contributed some answers following their Championship win. 

Australian 2014 National Veteran Champion: 

Iain Davidson – Mens Epee.

1: How long have you been Fencing? 

A. 40 years on and off, 

What made you start? 

A. Started because my brother was fencing

How long did it take for you to feel competitive? 

A. Took 2 years be competitive

2: How long have you been Competing at National / International level? 

A.  Since 1978

3: What made you choose your weapon? 

A. Chose epee because the hits aren’t up to someone’s interpretation. Have fenced foil and sabre as well

Have you fenced the other 2?

A.  Have fenced foil and sabre as well 

4: Where is your favourite place to fence or to train?

A:  Adelaide Swords Club 

5: How important is competition in Australia for you?

A:   I like to see competitive fencing so more international comps in Aust would be good

6: What are your ambitions for 2015 and beyond? Travel / competition?

A: Depends on my body 

7: Do you have a favourite location to fence (National/Internationally)?

A:  Canberra AIS   

8: What if any other cross training activities do you play/train?

A:  Regular gym attendance – RPM, cardio, weights, twice a week footwork/fencing training

10: What if anything has changed for you as a veteran fencer in 2014?

A:  I won! first time competing at national level since 2009

11: What advice would you give veteran Australians?

A:  Look after your body and keep developing

12: What is the best / worst thing about Veteran Fencing in Australia?

A:  The best thing is the history of the competitors and the worst thing is we only fence for 10 hits

Thanks very much Iain !