Flame Bearers: Pathways to Paris

Eliza showed up to her first fencing class in a dress and little patent leather shoes because she wanted to make a good first impression. In tow, came siblings Robert Junior and Gracie. Flash forward to today, she's currently ranked as the #6 fencer in the world. In this episode, US sabre fencer, Eliza Stone, discusses how a small pizza shop changed the trajectory of her family’s life, and how her siblings fueled her to become one of the world's best fencers. Eliza also discusses why it’s so important for her to view fencing as something to be celebrated regardless of the outcomes and share what it’s like when things don’t go to plan. Experts interviewed include Grace Stone (sister), Robert Stone (Father), and Dr. Robin Taylor (Senior Lecturer, Coaching and Performance, University of Central Lancashire) Audio from: Budapest Worlds SWS 2019 - L16 - Stone USA v Zagunis USA (Commentary) YouTube Video and Cincinnati SWS 2018 - L8 - Eliza Stone v Tori Johnson YouTube Video