Comments for The O'Brien Academy of Fencing

Comment on Canada 1974-1976 by Bill Ronald

Bill Ronald — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:07 +0000

Olympic Games Foil Final Montreal. Australian team supporters Robyn Chaplin, ??, ??. Coach Michael O’Brien and Finalist Greg Benko Focusing on Oppnents

The left ?? is Phillip Coles now IOC Member. The second ?? is Dr Ken Fitch Team Doctor

Comment on Late 60′s Continued by Bill Ronald

Bill Ronald — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:37:30 +0000

In the photo captioned – “L-R: Terry Chekley, Coach O’Brien, ??, Mtr. Lou Lopata”
?? in this photo is Alex Djoneff. His brother George also represented VIC at national level.

Comment on Late 1950s Continued by Clint Robinson

Clint Robinson — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:55:39 +0000

Memory Lane indeed. My own five children have thus far given me five grandchildren. As my youngest are only 17 and 12, I dare say the tribe will increase in the years ahead. Odd how they could never get your surname right – often Sandford and even – as I vividly recall – one letter addressed to Sister Sapfoot!

Comment on Olympic Year 1956 by JENNIFER SIMPSON

JENNIFER SIMPSON — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:10:36 +0000

Hello to all from 1956 Olympics and to present – would anyone have any information – contact details, or photos on JOHN SIMPSON – FENCER from around 1956 (he fenced in 1956 Olympics). JOHN SIMPSON is my Uncle and I am trying to locate / make contact with his family / relatives in Australia OR possibly UK. Many thanks – Jennifer Simpson.

Comment on Olympic Year 1956 by Jan Muller

Jan Muller — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 04:45:28 +0000

Fantastic collection. Amazing locations around Melbourne too. Other than MTH, I suspect a lot of the architecture in the background no longer exists.
Where is the shot of “Denise O’Brien and Coach Michael O’Brien Training for 1956 Olympics” taken? Enjoyed the short time that I learned to fence (1968-1969). Cannot remember my coach’s name now, but Harry S sounds familiar.

Comment on The Lunge and Recovery by Cabdirsaaq

Cabdirsaaq — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:29:04 +0000

Los eiccrjeios con ayuda de las imágenes son muy estimulantes, adelante y vamos contigo.Enhorabuena.

Comment on Foot Work by Muyideen

Muyideen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:47:10 +0000

ya esta bien que en Murcia , voveilra a la enseñanza USO ,como siempre ha sido y no esos sindicatos que son creados por las patronales y que solo los vemos para las elecciones y son mas empresa que la direccion

Comment on 1940s and Early 1950s by obrienfencing

obrienfencing — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:38:40 +0000

Yes definately the Chris Drake ( the one and only ) you know I was a friend and coach to Chris through out his fencing career You can phone me re chris on 0738787782 Mike OBrien

Comment on 1940s and Early 1950s by Berkovich

Berkovich — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:56:30 +0000

I was taught by Chris Drake in Sydney, handle bar moustache, 3 piece suit, only ever removed his jacket while teaching. The photo looks like him.

Comment on Late 60′s Continued by Len Traynor.

Len Traynor. — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 19:52:54 +0000

Hello Jennifer,

Somewhere in my files I have a photograph of a group of fencers in the mid 1950′s, John Simpson is one of the group. I knew John well, we fenced together at Sydney Fencing Club until he went to the UK, and we lost touch. He would be about 89 years old now.

Hope this maybe of interest to you.

Len Traynor.