Calum Johnston (fencer)

Calum Johnston (born 13 January 1992) is a Scottish épée fencer.[1][2][3]

Calum Johnston
Born (1992-01-13) 13 January 1992
Linlithgow, Scotland
NationalityBritish (Scottish)
Sport
SportFencing
WeaponÉpée
Head coachBert Bracewell / Graeme De Sainte Croix
Medal record
Men's Épée
Representing  Scotland
British Championships
Gold medal – first place2016 épée
Gold medal – first place2018 épée
Gold medal – first place2021 épée
Gold medal – first place2023 épée

Career

Johnston started fencing aged 11 at the Linlithgow Academy Wallace.[4]

Johnston captained the Edinburgh University team while at University and helped them become British BUCS team champions.[5] He has won the British épée national title at the British Fencing Championships on four occasions in 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2023.[6][7][8][9] When he won the title in 2016, he became the first Scotsman for 27 years to win the épée title.[2]

References
  1. "Calum Johnston". International Fencing Federation. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  2. "Scots fencer making his point to GB team selectors". The Scotsman. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  3. "Calum Johnston". The Sports org. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  4. "Calum makes his point with first British title for 27 years". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  5. "Calum Johnston" (PDF). The Sports org. Retrieved 20 April 2023.
  6. "2019 British Championships". British Fencing. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  7. "Tournament: British Fencing Championships 2021". Engarde Service. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  8. "Tournament: British Fencing Championships 2022". Engarde Service. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  9. "British Fencing Championships 2023". Fencing Time. Retrieved 20 April 2023.


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