Fencing The foil, epee and sabre. The lungs, parry and riposte. Fencing is a passionate sport steeped in history and has evolved from centuries-old traditions of combat.
France's Brice Guyart edged out Italian Salvatore Sanzo to claim gold in the men's fencing individual foil.
Mariel Zagunis won the United States its first fencing gold medal in 100 years after defeating China's Tan Xue in the women's sabre finals on Tuesday.
Russia retained the Olympic women's fencing team epee title with a 34-28 win over Germany in the final.
Italy's Valentina Vezzali successfully defended her individual Olympic foil title in Athens as she overcame close rival and compatriot Giovanna Trillini.
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