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How I got to be an fencing official in the 1956 olympic games was just amazing.
It all started out with my love for fencing, which I took up at the age of 14, progressing
through to be an "A" grade fencer.
After taking a 7 year break to travel and to marry, I
resumed fencing where I was down graded to "B" grade. Where I won the Victorian
"B" grade championship.
Me in my fencing outfit - Me in my officials Olympic uniform 1956
which we had to pay for ourselves.
I had learnt how to score for local competions and when
the olympics were given to Melbourne
I volunteered and was accepted much to my delight.
We practised constantly for approx 12 months until everything was automatic.
We were told a month before the games that we had to learn French
( the official language of fencing.) I started along with others, to walk out,
as 1 month was insuffiecient time to learn a language. We were recalled
and English was used.
It was a wonderful experience at the Games, and left me with wonderful memories.
Fencing at a YWCA sports camp Sorrento Victoria.
YWCA Sports Camp Sorrento
Me second from the left with fellow fencers
Me second from the left with fellow fencers
Olympic flame holder
Melbourne 1965 Olympics
Me at the entrance to the Olympic Village
Heidelberg 1956
Entrance to Olympic Village
Heidelberg, Victoria 1956
Me in Official Olympic Uniform
Melbourne 1956
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