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France win Sydney 2000 men's team foil fencing gold
France won the men's team foil gold medal in fencing at Sydney 2000 on 22 September 2000.
2000-09-22 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
France won the men's team foil gold medal in fencing at Sydney 2000 on 22 September 2000. The title went to France, with the competition held at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia.
How it unfolded
China (China) took silver; Italy (Italy) took bronze. The gold-medal squad included Jean-Noel Ferrari, Brice Guyart, Patrice Lhotellier, Lionel Plumenail.
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 | France | France |
| Silver | China | China |
| Bronze | Italy | Italy |
Sources
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