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Pavel Kolobkov wins Sydney 2000 men's individual épée fencing gold
Pavel Kolobkov won the men's individual épée gold medal in fencing at Sydney 2000 on 16 September 2000.
2000-09-16 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
Pavel Kolobkov won the men's individual épée gold medal in fencing at Sydney 2000 on 16 September 2000. The title went to Russia, with the competition held at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia.
How it unfolded
Hugues Obry (France) took silver; Lee Sang-Ki (South Korea) took bronze.
The wider picture
The competition used a knockout format within one weapon discipline. Foil and sabre applied priority rules when resolving certain exchanges, while épée allowed valid simultaneous touches. Team events combined a squad’s performances across a relay of bouts; individual competitions had their own separate draw. The gold-medal contest determined first and second place, with another match deciding bronze.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Pavel Kolobkov | Russia |
| Silver | Hugues Obry | France |
| Bronze | Lee Sang-Ki | South Korea |
Sources
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