Italy dashed the fencing hopes of host nation France, taking gold in the women’s team epee final at the Grand Palais on Tuesday 30 July in Olympics Games Paris 2024.

A dramatic duel saw both teams lead at various stages of the gold-medal match. However, Italy emerged victorious after Alberta Santuccio scored a decisive touch against France’s Auriane Mallo-Breton in overtime.

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