Eleanor Harvey

2024 - 7 - 28

Eleanor Harvey: Canada’s First Flaming Foil Fencer to Win a Bronze!

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Eleanor Harvey fights her way into history, claiming Canada’s first Olympic fencing medal! 🥉

Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey has made history at the Paris Olympics by winning the bronze medal in the women's individual foil event, marking Canada’s first-ever Olympic medal in fencing. After a fierce competition, Harvey showcased her skills with an impressive comeback, particularly the thrilling match against the Italian fencer Martina Favaretto that propelled her into the semifinals. Despite falling short in that semifinal bout, her determination shined bright as she prepared for the bronze medal match.

Competing for her country, Harvey battled her way through a challenging field of competitors, turning heads and inspiring fellow athletes and fans alike. When she wasn't showing off her slicing skills at the fencing strip, she was proving her mettle as she worked to end Canada’s longstanding absence from the Olympic fencing podium. Her historic performance has transformed her into a national hero, and the crowds back home were on the edge of their seats, cheering her on toward medal glory.

In an electric bronze medal match, Harvey's poise against the American opponent led her to victory, a triumphant conclusion to a nail-biting day. A proud moment for Canada as it claims its very first Olympic fencing medal, Harvey stands as a testament to grit, hard work, and perseverance. Her win not only marks a significant achievement for the Canadian fencing community but also inspires future generations of athletes.

As the dust settles from the excitement of the Games, Harvey’s historic bronze adds to the storied legacy of Canadian Olympians. Interestingly, fencing dates back over 3,000 years, originating from Egypt, while its modern competitive form emerged in the late 19th century. So, while Eleanor Harvey has etched her name in Canadian sports history on the Olympic stage, she also brings a fresh spark to a sport that has thrived for centuries.

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La Canadienne Eleanor Harvey se battra pour le bronze (ICI.Radio-Canada.ca)

Malgré une première défaite, Eleanor Harvey aura la chance de mettre la main sur une médaille au fleuret individuel aux Jeux olympiques de Paris.

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Escrime : une performance historique d'Eleanor Harvey - TVA Sports (TVA Sports)

Eleanor Harvey a écrit l'histoire de l'escrime canadien, dimanche, à Paris. L'Ontarienne a atteint les demi-finales au fleuret individuel, ce qui représente le ...

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Eleanor Harvey rapproche le Canada d'une première médaille ... (Le Devoir)

Photo: Christinne Muschi La Presse canadienne Eleanor Harvey a mérité son billet pour les demi-finales de l'épreuve du fleuret individuel, grâce à une victoire ...

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Calgary's Eleanor Harvey advances to Sunday semi-final in quest to ... (CTV Toronto)

The Calgary resident, a past CTV Athlete of the Week, is competing for Canada's first fencing medal after coming from behind to beat Italian Martina Favaretto ...

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Canada's Eleanor Harvey loses in Olympic fencing semifinals (Sportsnet.ca)

Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey won't win gold, but she'll still have a chance to capture an Olympic medal on Sunday in Paris.

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Watch Eleanor Harvey compete for Canada's 1st-ever Olympic ... (CBC.ca)

Eleanor Harvey will compete for Canada's first-ever Olympic fencing medal after advancing to the semifinals in the women's foil individual event at the ...

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Escrime | Eleanor Harvey se battra pour le bronze (La Presse)

L'Ontarienne Eleanor Harvey disputera un duel pour la troisième place, après avoir perdu en demi-finale. La native d'Hamilton s'est inclinée devant l'Américaine ...

Fierce comeback thrusts Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey into ... (EverythingGP)

PARIS - In a dramatic match that saw her opponent fall to her knees after the final blow, Canadian fencer Elea...

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La Canadienne Eleanor Harvey accède aux demi-finales du fleuret ... (Noovo Info)

Eleanor Harvey tentera de remporter la toute première médaille olympique en escrime pour le Canada après avoir accédé aux demi-finales de l'épreuve ...

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Harvey passe en quarts pour la 1ère fois (RDS)

Eleanor Harvey s'est qualifiée pour la première fois de sa carrière en quarts de finale au fleuret individuel.

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Eleanor Harvey wins historic bronze medal for Canada in women's ... (Canadian Olympic Committee)

Eleanor Harvey has become Canada's first ever Olympic medallist in fencing.

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Escrime : une performance historique d'Eleanor Harvey (Le Journal de Québec)

Eleanor Harvey a écrit l'histoire de l'escrime canadien, dimanche, à Paris. L'Ontarienne a remporté la médaille de bronze au fleuret individuel.

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Escrime | Eleanor Harvey remporte le bronze au fleuret individuel (La Presse)

Pour la première fois de son histoire, le Canada obtient une médaille en escrime. L'Ontarienne Eleanor Harvey a remporté le bronze au fleuret.

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Eleanor Harvey remporte une médaille de bronze historique pour le ... (Comité olympique canadien)

Eleanor Harvey est devenue la première médaillée olympique canadienne en escrime.

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Paris 2024: Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey claims Olympic bronze ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey has won Canada's second medal of the Paris Olympics, capturing bronze in the women's individual foil on Sunday.

Canadian fencer Harvey to compete for the bronze medal (TSN)

Canada's Eleanor Harvey will compete for bronze — and Canada's first-ever Olympic fencing medal — after being defeated in the semifinals of the women's foil ...

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Calgary's Eleanor Harvey takes the bronze to win Canada's first ... (CTV Toronto)

Calgary's Eleanor Harvey won a bronze medal Sunday to become the first Canadian to win an individual fencing medal.

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Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey wins bronze (Globalnews.ca)

Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey has won Canada's second medal of the Paris Olympics, capturing bronze in the women's individual foil on Sunday.

Eleanor Harvey rapproche le Canada d'une première médaille ... (L'Écho de Maskinongé)

PARIS — Le Canada n'a encore jamais touché à un podium olympique en escrime. Eleanor Harvey pourrait mettre fin à cette disette en début de soirée dimanche.

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Eleanor Harvey wins bronze — and Canada's first-ever Olympic ... (National Post)

In a history-making tour de force, the 29-year-old fencer from Hamilton, who used to sword fight in the back yard as a youngster, duelled her way to a bronze ...

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Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey claims Olympic bronze in Paris (CTV News)

Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey defeated Italy's Alice Volpi 15-12 to capture bronze in the women's foil individual event at the Paris Olympics.

Fierce comeback thrusts Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey into ... (Lethbridge News Now)

PARIS - In a dramatic match that saw her opponent fall to her knees after the final blow, Canadian fencer Elea...

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Eleanor Harvey adjusting to 'surreal feeling' of being an Olympic ... (Canadian Olympic Committee)

Fencer Eleanor Harvey planned to keep her cool at Paris 2024. It's paid off with Canada's first ever Olympic medal in fencing.

Eleanor Harvey rapproche le Canada d'une première médaille ... (La Voix du Sud)

PARIS — Le Canada n'a encore jamais touché à un podium olympique en escrime. Eleanor Harvey pourrait mettre fin à cette disette en début de soirée dimanche.

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Image courtesy of "CTV Toronto"

Calgary's Eleanor Harvey advances to Sunday semi-final in quest to ... (CTV Toronto)

The Calgary resident, a past CTV Athlete of the Week, is competing for Canada's first fencing medal after coming from behind to beat Italian Martina Favaretto ...

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Escrime | Eleanor Harvey écrit l'histoire (La Presse)

Eleanor Harvey n'était sur l'écran radar de personne. En quelques heures, dimanche, elle est passée de parfaite inconnue à deuxième médaillée olympique ...

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Paris 2024: Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey claims Olympic bronze ... (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Canadian fencer Eleanor Harvey has won Canada's second medal of the Paris Olympics, capturing bronze in the women's individual foil on Sunday.

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Canada's Eleanor Harvey wins bronze in Paris Olympics fencing event (CityNews Toronto)

Canadian Eleanor Harvey becomes the first-ever Canadian to earn a spot in an Olympic individual semifinal.

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Eleanor Harvey gagne le bronze et écrit une page d'histoire de l ... (Le Charlevoisien)

Ce que l'on appelle dans le jargon sportif une «petite finale» a généré un grand moment de l'olympisme canadien dimanche soir. L'Ontarienne Eleanor Harvey a ...

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