David Baker (ON 2003) – International Fencing Grand Prix Referee

Since leaving Newington, David has embarked on a successful career as a Fencer and as a Fencing Referee. A financial analyst for a private investment group in London, David is the only Australian Fencing Referee on the International Grand Prix list. He is currently Australia’s highest ranked Fencing Referee.

Just to list some of the more recent achievements by David since he left the College:

As a Fencer:
5th place, 2005 u/20 National Championships
Australian Fencing Team, 2005 u/20 World Championships
Australian Fencing Team, 2006 u/20 Commonwealth Championships
Gold medal,  2006 u/20 Commonwealth Championships, Men’s épée teams

As a Referee:
2010 Youth Olympic Games, Singapore, Gold medal match
2009 Junior World Championships, Belfast, Semi-Final
2010 Junior World Championships, Baku, bronze medal match
2010 World Championships, Paris, Semi-Final
2011 Junior World Championships, Jordan, 2 Bronze medal matches
2011 World Championships, Catania, Semi-Final
2012 Junior World Championships, Moscow, Gold medal match and organiser of the Championships
2008-2015 International Grand Prix selection list