Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson demonstrated his impressive fencing abilities by competing at the European Veterans Fencing Circuit in France, where he secured 13th place among 31 competitors. At 66 years old, he faced tough opponents, notably Olympic champion Pascal Jolyot, losing with a score of 10/1 after a victory over Denmark's Jeiner Simon. Despite his limited training due to touring commitments, Dickinson's participation reflects his passion for the sport. As Iron Maiden gears up for their upcoming 'Run for Your Lives Tour,' Dickinson continues to juggle music and athletics adeptly.
On Sunday (January 19th), the 66-year-old singer put his abilities to the test at the European Veterans Fencing Circuit competition, a prestigious tournament hosted in Fâches-Thumesnil, France.
Dickinson can be seen preparing for the day's bouts - the first being an opening round 10/4 victory over Denmark's Jeiner Simon.
Dickinson met his match in Jolyot, falling 10/1 to finish 13th out of 31 in the Veterans category, but as the caption on the Instagram video mentions: not bad for someone who wasn't able to train much in 2024 due to touring commitments.
The British metal legends have a big year ahead, kicking off the 'Run for Your Lives Tour' this summer.
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