Michael Henderson (fencer)
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Michael Henderson is a former New Zealand
fencer
.
He won the bronze medal as part of the men's sabre team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
. His teammates in the event were Bob Binning
and Brian Pickworth
.
Henderson competed individually and in teams in the sabre
, épée and foil
at the 1962, 1966
, and 1970 Commonwealth Games.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
fencer
Fencer
Fencer may refer to:* Fencer, a person who participates in the sport of fencing* Fencer, a person who makes fences* Fencer, the device which energizes an electric fence* Fencer, the NATO reporting name of the Sukhoi Su-24 fighter jetSee also:...
.
He won the bronze medal as part of the men's sabre team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Western Australia, Australia from 22 November-1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth....
. His teammates in the event were Bob Binning
Bob Binning
Bob Binning was a New Zealand fencer.He won the bronze medal as part of the men's sabre team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games. His teammates in the event were Michael Henderson and Brian Pickworth....
and Brian Pickworth
Brian Pickworth
Brian Andrew Pickworth is a New Zealand fencer.He won the bronze medal as part of the men's sabre team at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games...
.
Henderson competed individually and in teams in the sabre
Sabre (fencing)
The sabre is one of the three weapons of modern sport fencing, and is alternatively spelled saber in American English. The sabre differs from the other modern fencing weapons, the épée and foil, in that it is possible to score with the edge of the blade; for this reason, sabreur movements and...
, épée and foil
Foil (fencing)
A foil is a type of weapon used in fencing. It is the most common weapon in terms of usage in competition, and is usually the choice for elementary classes for fencing in general.- Components:...
at the 1962, 1966
1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games
The 1966 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Kingston, Jamaica from 4 August to 13 August 1966. This was the first time that the Games had been held outside the so-called White Dominions....
, and 1970 Commonwealth Games.