Christine Becker

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Christine Becker was a member of the first United States women's sabre team to ever win the World Championship title (2000). [1]

Becker is a member of the U.S. National women's sabre team,[ citation needed ] and president of the Oregon Fencing Alliance. She is coached by U.S. National coach Ed Korfanty.

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