The Fencing Championship was just the start of the NIST Tournament, part of the first day. The team from California ended up as the champions in the early evening. However, only a few other people were more talked about on the webnet and television than Klaus Park.
Obviously, the victory of the California team in the Team Fencing Championships brought great excitement and celebration to the competitors and their supporters. They had demonstrated exceptional performance and flawless teamwork, which earned them the title of tournament champions. However, even with California's achievement, Klaus Park remained the highlight and sensation of the sports news, for his startling performance, which opened the eyes of the world to this new discipline of fencing.
