Closing the Distance: Chasing a Father's Olympic Fencing Legacy

Jeff Bukantz

ISBN 10: 1933631309 / ISBN 13: 9781933631301

Published by Acanthus Publishing June 2006, 2006

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0.7 x 8.3 x 5.5 Inches; 246 pages.

Seller Inventory # 246465

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Closing the Distance: Chasing a Father's Olympic Fencing Legacy
• Publisher: Acanthus Publishing June 2006
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933631309
• ISBN 13: 9781933631301
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Condition: Very Good+
• Dust Jacket Condition: None
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sports - Olympics

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Synopsis

Closing The Distance is a memoir that reveals the trials and tribulations Jeff Bukantz encountered while following in his father's legendary footsteps. Throughout the book, the author provides insight about the highs and lows of competing in the Olympics, including inside stories about the 2004 Athens Olympic Games where he led the American Fencing Team to its first gold medal in 100 years. Besides the unique experiences of the author, the memoir takes a heart-warming look at the powerful force of family and the competitive human spirit.

About the Author

Jeff Bukantz is the Captain of the United States Fencing Team and a former Olympic fencer and referee. Like his legendary father, Danny Bukantz, who competed in four Olympic Games, Jeff was an excellent fencer - generally ranking fifth or sixth in the country. In 1987, he competed at the Pan American Games, where he won a bronze medal for the U.S. Team.