Heather Nelson, a freshman in the Air Force Academy, is being hailed as the best women’s fencer in the academy’s history. She has thus far backed the nomination by taking gold in the season opener, Nick Toth Open, as well as the Falcon Open. In her first representation of the Academy at the national level, in the National American Cup Junior Tournament, she finished third out of 88. With such a strong start, the Academy is hopeful for this fencer will to continue to live up to her reputation.