A Kern County athlete is gearing up to represent Team USA on the global stage. Here’s how one local parafencer is making international headlines.
Parafencer Kevin Reeve of Bakersfield is representing Team USA at the Parafencing World Championships in Korea this September. Reeve is among the world’s top athletes competing for gold on both the foil and saber teams. As a dedicated member of the Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation, he says he’s grateful for the opportunity — not only to represent Team USA, but also Kern County.
“I know that the very best in the world — the people who are going to medal at the Olympics — are going to be there. This is a huge competition. I’m kind of new to it, so usually the newer people get matched with the top athletes. I’m jumping right into top-level experience, and it’s just an awesome opportunity.” Reeve said…