Nanjing, China (May 14, 2005) - Sherraine MacKay of Brooks, Alta., added a bronze medal to her fencing world cup hardware collection at the Nanjing Grand Prix after a tight fought 15-14 loss to eventual silver medallist Hajnalka Kiraly-Picot of France.

"I fenced super well throughout the day and my only major mistake came at 14-14 in the semi-finals. I rushed at her too much and wasn't as disciplined as before. Kiraly scored a nice hit to win the match" MacKay said, who is currently ranked 6th in the world.

Earlier in the day Sherraine breezed to victories over Na Yeun Lee of Korea 15-11, Julia Revesz of Hungary 15-10, Sarah Daninthe from France 15-11 and China's Weiping Zhong 15-9.

Sherraine commented on her match with Chinese fencing star Zhong in the quarter-finals, "The crowd was really behind her but I felt so strong and focused being able to use a lot of the new actions my coach is teaching me."

After the Athens Olympics MacKay packed up and headed to Budapest, Hungary to work with new coach Gyozo Kulcsar and the decision is clearly paying off.

German powerhouse, Imke Duplitzer won her 4th world cup gold medal of the year defeating Hajnalka Kiraly-Picot 15-11 in the final. MacKay shared the bronze medal podium with Eun Sook Choi of China.

Julie Leprohon of Montreal gave Canada their next best result placing 31st after a 15-10 loss to Imke Duplitzer in the second round. She won her first match against Dimitra Magkanoudaki from Greece 14-13.

Monique Kavelaars of Appin, Ont., and Calgary's Catherine Dunnette both made it to the first round finishing 62nd and 63rd while Magda Krol of Vancouver, BC., Brita Goldie of Calgary, Leigh Voigt and Joanna Guy both from Toronto, Ont. were eliminated after the pools on Friday.

Nanjing World Cup Grand Prix official results: http://www.chnfencing.com/gpnanjing/

Contact:
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