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Valentina Vezzali wins Olympic women's individual foil fencing gold at Sydney 2000
Valentina Vezzali won the women's individual foil title in fencing at the Sydney Olympics on 21 September 2000.
2000-09-21 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
Valentina Vezzali won the women's individual foil title in fencing at the Sydney Olympics on 21 September 2000. The gold medal represented Italy, with the competition recorded at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.
How it unfolded
Rita Koenig (Germany) took silver; Giovanna Trillini (Italy) 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 | Valentina Vezzali | Italy |
| Silver | Rita Koenig | Germany |
| Bronze | Giovanna Trillini | Italy |
Sources
Check the original record.
Open the governing body or organiser’s publication for the underlying result, decision or tournament update.