Leon Paul sponsored fencer Jon Willis wins Heidenheim!

Jon Willis showed incredible bravery and determination to win the most fiercely contested Epee A grade of the fencing calendar in Heidenheim. All of the words top fencers were there and he took down many of the greats on his way to victory. One athlete said "there are three great competitions, the Olympics, the World Championships and the Heidenheim" for Jon to have won in the face of such stiff opposition is a great feat. Previous winners include:
1999 - KOLOBKOV (RUS)
2000 - YANG (KOR)
2001 - SCHMIDT (GER)
2002 - BOISSE (FRA)
2003 - JEANNET Jerome (FRA)
2004 - MARIK (AUT)
2005 - ROBIERI (FRA) ;-)
2006 - KOLOBKOV (RUS)
2007 - WILLIS (GBR)
The result has propelled Jon up to 42nd in the world rankings.