Late-starter Kathy gets regional fencing call-up

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Chichester Fencing Club's Kathy Evans illustrated what wonderful rewards hard work, endurance, patience and determination can bring when she had the great honour to be selected for the south-east's Veteran Winton Cup ladies' epee team.

The Winton Cup is a long-standing, three-weapon fencing competition, where all of Britain’s regions are represented by teams chosen for their outstanding performances throughout the year.

To be selected is consequently one of the most important landmarks in a fencer’s career and highly prized.