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Mihai Claudiu Covaliu wins Sydney 2000 men's individual sabre fencing gold
Mihai Claudiu Covaliu won the men's individual sabre gold medal in fencing at Sydney 2000 on 21 September 2000.
2000-09-21 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
Mihai Claudiu Covaliu won the men's individual sabre gold medal in fencing at Sydney 2000 on 21 September 2000. The title went to Romania, with the competition held at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia.
How it unfolded
Mathieu Gourdain (France) took silver; Wiradech Kothny (Germany) 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 | Mihai Claudiu Covaliu | Romania |
| Silver | Mathieu Gourdain | France |
| Bronze | Wiradech Kothny | Germany |
Sources
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