Tag: olympics

Coach Led the U.S. Men’s Foil Team to First Olympic Medal, World Championship

By Sunset Beacon on June 7, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Fencing has taken three-time Olympian Greg Massialas around the globe, but he chose the Sunset District for his home base. For the last seven years, Massialas has been operating MTeam Fencing Studio on Taraval Street just east of Sunset Boulevard,

Sunset Surfer Swam at the Olympics

By Sunset Beacon on September 2, 2019 • ( Leave a comment )

The chances are good that David Dunford is the only Sunset District resident who is from Kenya and has competed in the Olympic games.

Former Olympic swimmer goes for the gold every day

By San Francisco Richmond ReView on November 12, 2018 • ( Leave a comment )

Swim to the end of the pool became one of Wood’s mantras in courage. “What this meant to me was always try your hardest and complete your goals, while maintaining your dignity,”