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France wins men’s epee gold

BEIJING: France won the team gold medal in men’s epee fencing on Friday, easily defeating Poland in the title bout.

The French trio of Jerome Jeannet, Fabrice Jeannet and Ulrich Robeiri won 45-29. Fabrice Jeannet, the individual silver medallist, outscored his opponents 17-7. After he won five straight points against Radoslaw Zawrotniak, France led 30-14. He later returned to win seven of the final 11 points to clinch the title.

Poland took the silver and Italy won the bronze.

France also won the men’s epee title in 2004. This was Poland’s first medal in the event since 1980. — AP

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