One of US Fencing’s brightest young stars has been nominated to be 2007 Sportswoman of the year by the Women’s Sports Foundation.
Founded in 1974 by Billie Jean King, the Womens Sports Foundation is a national charitable educational organization seeking to advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. The Foundations Participation, Education, Advocacy, Research and Leadership Programs are made possible by gifts from individuals, foundations and corporations.
Ward earned a nomination from the Women’s Sports Foundation due to her strong results in international fencing over the past two seasons. In 2006 she won the world championship in women’s sabre, defeating teammate and reigning Olympic gold medalist Mariel Zagunis.
In 2006, Rebecca Ward also won the Cadet and Junior world championships, a triple-crown performance that was the first time any fencer had held all three titles at the same time.
In May 2007, Ward won the silver medal in the sabre event, at both the Hanoi Womens World Cup and the England World Cup. Also in the month of May, she won the gold medal at the Klagenfurt Womens World...
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