2003 Titan Games news/features archive

NEWS: U.S. wins fencing Titan team title
In a pivotal bout, Olympian Iris Zimmermann, entered her match trailing 19-15. Zimmerman beat her opponent 10-5 to bring the overall U.S. score to 25-24, giving
the U.S. its first lead in the match.  More >>>

NEWS: Team USA, led by Parker and Jacobsen, advance
The U.S. fell behind early in the match to the Pan Asian all-star teams and the outcome came right down to the final pairings. Colin Parker brought the lead up to 41-38, then top-ranked American, Sada Jacobson, sealed the deal, 56-50.  More >>>

NEWS: U.S. dominates Pan Am All-Stars in fencing
"Tonight was exhilarating," commented Colin Parker, a rising star on the U.S. team, who helped the U.S. clinch the win by allowing only one point and scoring 20. "The tempo, the music, and hearing the crowd cheering was a rush and so energizing. It was a motivating force for me."   More >>>

FEATURE: Sada Jacobson // 2002 Senior World Cup silver medallist
Sada Jacobson is the Nation's top rated Women's Sabre fencer despite balancing school at Yale, going to world and junior cup all over the world, and an occaissional face off with her sister.  More >>>

NEWS: U.S. Fencing Team named for Titan Games
Iris Zimmerman, the first U.S. fencing world champion, will compete in her backyard at the Titan Games. Joining Zimmerman, Sada Jacobson, a silver medalist at the Senior Sabre World Cup, ranked third in the world. Sada will turn 20 on Valentine's Day during the competition.  More >>>

FEATURE: So you want to be a Titan
Titan Games' athletes are a rare breed, but all of them started in their sport at the bottom of the ladder. How does one go about 'getting started' in these Titan sports? Here's a quick overview with info, advice and contact numbers.  More >>>

Q&A: Erinn Smart // 2002 U.S. National champion

When asked if she had any superstitions, Smart replied, “I tend to wear the same shirt a lot.” Is that really beneficial? We don’t know, but you’d be wise not to question a Titan flinging sharpened, tempered steel.  More >>>

TIP: Surviving the dog-eat-dog world of fencing

Keeth Smart, a four-time World Championship team member, has been up-and-down the block of fencing. If you want to become a Titan in this sport, these are the steps to take to survive and thrive.  More >>>