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Kelvin Caña
Kelvin José Caña Infante (sometimes spelt Kelvin Cañas; born August 6, 1987) is a Venezuelan épée fencer, individual bronze medallist at the 2014 Pan American Fencing Championships and team gold medallist at the 2016 Pan American Fencing Championships The 2016 Pan American Fencing Championships were being held at the Convention Center Vasco Nuñez de Balboa in Panama City from 21 to 26 June 2016. The event was organized by the Pan American Fencing Confederation and the National Fencing Associatio ....> He competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics men's team épée event as a reserve. References 1987 births Living people Venezuelan male épée fencers Olympic fencers for Venezuela Fencers at the 2016 Summer Olympics Sportspeople from Ciudad BolÃvar 21st-century Venezuelan people {{Venezuela-fencing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciudad BolÃvar
Ciudad BolÃvar (; Spanish for "Bolivar City"), formerly known as Angostura and St. Thomas de Guyana, is the capital of Venezuela's southeastern BolÃvar, Venezuela, BolÃvar State. It lies at the spot where the Orinoco River narrows to about in width, is the site of the first bridge across the river, and is a major riverport for the eastern regions of Venezuela. Historic Angostura gave its name to the Congress of Angostura, to the Cusparia febrifuga, Angostura tree, to the House of Angostura, and to Angostura bitters. Modern Ciudad BolÃvar has a well-preserved historic center; a cathedral and other original colonial buildings surround the Plaza BolÃvar. History Originally a Spanish settlement, it was called ''Saint Thomas of Guyana.'' The settlement was a fortified port which had to be moved on three occasions because it was constantly attacked by Carib language, Carib natives and European rivals, such as the Dutch and English. In 1576 ''Saint Thomas of Guyana'' was first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
épée
The ( or , ), sometimes spelled epee in English, is the largest and heaviest of the three weapons used in the sport of fencing. The modern derives from the 19th-century , a weapon which itself derives from the French small sword. This contains a detailed contempraneous description of the history and form of the sport. As a thrusting weapon, the is similar to a foil (contrasted with a sabre, which is designed for slashing). It has a stiffer blade than a foil. It is triangular in cross-section with a V-shaped groove called a fuller. The also has a larger bell guard and weighs more. The techniques of their use differ, as there are no rules regarding priority and right of way. Thus, immediate counterattacks are a common feature of fencing. In addition, the entire body is a valid target area. Background While modern sport of fencing has three weapons — foil, , and sabre, each a separate event — the is the only one in which the entire body is the valid target area (the o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Venezuela
Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It has a territorial extension of , and its population was estimated at 29 million in 2022. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is the city of Caracas. The continental territory is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Colombia, Brazil on the south, Trinidad and Tobago to the north-east and on the east by Guyana. The Venezuelan government maintains a claim against Guyana to Guayana Esequiba. Venezuela is a federal presidential republic consisting of 23 states, the Capital District and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pan American Fencing Championships
The Pan American Fencing Championships ( es, link=no, Campeonato Panamericano de Esgrima; french: link=no, Championnats Panaméricains) are an annual top-level fencing tournament organized by the Pan American Fencing Confederation. They serve as zone championships for the Fencing World Cup run by the International Fencing Federation. Editions Medals (2006-19) Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships # 2016 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships - # 2017 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships - # 2018 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships - # 2019 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships - # 2020 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships - # 2022 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships - # 2023 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championships - Bogotá, 2021 Pan American Cadets and Juniors Fencing Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Pan American Fencing Championships
The 2016 Pan American Fencing Championships were being held at the Convention Center Vasco Nuñez de Balboa in Panama City from 21 to 26 June 2016. The event was organized by the Pan American Fencing Confederation and the National Fencing Association of Panama. Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table References External links Invitationto the competition *Programme National Fencing Association of Panama {{Pan American Fencing Championships 2016 Pan American Fencing Championships The Pan American Fencing Championships ( es, link=no, Campeonato Panamericano de Esgrima; french: link=no, Championnats Panaméricains) are an annual top-level fencing (sport), fencing tournament organized by the Pan American Fencing Confederation. ... 2016 in Panamanian sport International sports competitions hosted by Panama Fencing in Panama Pan American Fencing Championships ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Pan American Fencing Championships
The 2015 Pan American Fencing Championships were held at the National Sports Stadium, in Santiago de Chile, from 17 to 26 April 2015. The event was organized by the Pan American Fencing Confederation and the Chilean Fencing Federation, with the support of the International Fencing Federation and with the sponsorship of the Chilean Ministry of Sport and the Chilean Olympic Committee. It gathered more than 220 fencers from 24 countries. It is a qualifying tournament for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. It also belongs to the qualification road to the 2016 Summer Olympics. Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table Results Men Foil individual Épée individual Sabre individual Women Foil individual Épée individual Sabre individual See also *Fencing at the 2015 Pan American Games * Fencing at the 2015 Pan American Games – Qualification References External links Scheduleof the competition {{Pan American Fencing Champi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Pan American Fencing Championships ...
The 2014 Pan American Fencing Championships were held in San José, Costa Rica from 1 June to 6 June 2014. Medal summary Men's events Women's events Medal table References {{Pan American Fencing Championships 2014 Pan American Fencing Championships International sports competitions hosted by Costa Rica Fencing competitions in Costa Rica 2014 in Costa Rican sport Pan American Fencing Championships The Pan American Fencing Championships ( es, link=no, Campeonato Panamericano de Esgrima; french: link=no, Championnats Panaméricains) are an annual top-level fencing tournament organized by the Pan American Fencing Confederation. They serve as zo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Popular Power For Communication And Information
The Ministry of Popular Power for Communication and Information (Minci) is a public ministry of the Government of Venezuela dedicated to communication, informing the Venezuelan public and promoting the Venezuelan government. Structure *Minister of Popular Power for Communication and Information *General Directorate Office *General Directorate of Presidential Communications *Vice Minister of Communication and Information *Vice Minister of Television *Vice Minister of Radio *Vice Minister of Print Media *Vice Minister of Social Networks Organs and Affiliated Entities Ministry *National Commission of Telecommunications * Bolivarian Communication and Information System Affiliated media organizations Affiliated media organizations include: Ministers Censorship The Institute Press and Society (Ipys) has criticized freedom of information and expression in Venezuela, though the Ministry of Popular Power for Communication and Information responded to these allegations by criticizing t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fencing At The 2016 Summer Olympics – Men's Team épée
The men's team épée competition in fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro was held on 14 August at the Carioca Arena 3. Schedule All times are BrasÃlia time Time in Brazil is calculated using standard time, and the country (including its offshore islands) is divided into four standard time zones: UTC−02:00, UTC−03:00, UTC−04:00 and UTC−05:00. Time zones Fernando de Noronha time (UTC−0 ... (UTC−3) Draw Finals Classification 5–8 Final classification References {{DEFAULTSORT:Fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics - Men's team epee Fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics Men's events at the 2016 Summer Olympics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Births
File:1987 Events Collage.png, From top left, clockwise: The MS Herald of Free Enterprise capsizes after leaving the Port of Zeebrugge in Belgium, killing 193; Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashes after takeoff from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing everyone except a little girl; The King's Cross fire kills 31 people after a fire under an escalator flashes-over; The MV Doña Paz sinks after colliding with an oil tanker, drowning almost 4,400 passengers and crew; Typhoon Nina strikes the Philippines; LOT Polish Airlines Flight 5055 crashes outside of Warsaw, taking the lives of all aboard; The USS Stark is struck by Iraqi Exocet missiles in the Persian Gulf; U.S. President Ronald Reagan gives a famous speech, demanding that Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev tears down the Berlin Wall., 300x300px, thumb rect 0 0 200 200 Zeebrugge disaster rect 200 0 400 200 Northwest Airlines Flight 255 rect 400 0 600 200 King's Cross fire rect 0 200 300 400 Tear down this wall! rect 300 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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Venezuelan Male épée Fencers
Venezuela (; ), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela ( es, link=no, República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It has a territorial extension of , and its population was estimated at 29 million in 2022. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is the city of Caracas. The continental territory is bordered on the north by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Colombia, Brazil on the south, Trinidad and Tobago to the north-east and on the east by Guyana. The Venezuelan government maintains a claim against Guyana to Guayana Esequiba. Venezuela is a federal presidential republic consisting of 23 states, the Capital District and federal dependencies covering Venezuela's offshore islands. Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
