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France takes the gold medal in women's team sabre at the 2018 World Fencing Championships in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province on July 27. [Photo by Xiao Da/chinadaily.com.cn] |
France took the gold medal in women's team sabre and Italy won men's team foil, as the nine-day 2018 World Fencing Championships wrapped up in Wuxi Friday night.
France defeated seven-time world champion Russia in the final of women's team sabre, with a score of 45-35. It marked the third time for France to take the title. Russia narrowly overcame Italy, the defending champion, in the semi-final, with one single touch, 45-44 while France took on Korea, 45-42. Korea took the bronze medal, 45-40, over Italy.
In men's team foil, Italy was victorious over USA in the final match, 45-34. USA beat Russia in the semi-finals, 45-29, and Italy conquered Korea, 45-30. The bronze medal went to Russia over Korea, 45-35.
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Italy's Alessio Foconi kisses the trophy after they beat the USA in the final match of men's team foil event at the 2018 World Fencing Championships in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province on July 27. [Photo by Xiao Da/chinadaily.com.cn] |
