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Kim Young-Ho wins Olympic men's individual foil fencing gold at Sydney 2000
Kim Young-Ho won the men's individual foil title in fencing at the Sydney Olympics on 20 September 2000.
2000-09-20 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
Kim Young-Ho won the men's individual foil title in fencing at the Sydney Olympics on 20 September 2000. The gold medal represented South Korea, with the competition recorded at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.
How it unfolded
Ralf Bissdorf (Germany) took silver; Dmitri Chevtchenko (Russia) took bronze. The complete medal order identifies the competition’s outcome, including the countries represented by the other medallists.
The wider picture
Fencing held separate foil, épée and sabre events. Each weapon had its own target area and technical rules, and individual results were distinct from the later team competitions.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Kim Young-Ho | South Korea |
| Silver | Ralf Bissdorf | Germany |
| Bronze | Dmitri Chevtchenko | Russia |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.