Oliver put in a fantastic performance to win gold in the U17 British Ranking event in Cardiff this July. These events welcome the best fencers from across the UK, and achieving any podium place is a significant result.
Oliver put in a dominant performance result, and despite a close encounter in the last 8, where he sneaked home 15-14, he dispatched most of his opponents with relevant ease. This included a great match against a Great Britain teammate in the semi-final.
Oliver has been a member of the Great Britain U17 fencing team for the past two years, and he is determined to make the most of his final season in this age category. Fresh from a training camp in Hungary and a GB pathway camp at Nottingham University, he has already secured selection for international competitions in Turkey — earning a place in the first team for the team event — and then Hungary. His focus now turns to upcoming selections for Bulgaria, Spain, Czech Republic and Germany later in the season, competing against the top young fencers from across Europe, America, and beyond.
