Caryl Oliver obtuary
My friend Caryl Oliver’s huge contribution to fencing spanned more than five decades, several continents and almost every aspect of the sport. Caryl, who has died aged 73 of cancer, believed passionately in the ability of fencing to bring people together. She first picked up a foil at the age of 12 (women and girls were only allowed to wield the lightweight weapon in those days), having been told…
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My friend Caryl Oliver’s huge contribution to fencing spanned more than five decades, several continents and almost every aspect of the sport. Caryl, who has died aged 73 of cancer, believed passionately in the ability of fencing to bring people together. She…
