Tokyo Olympics Fencing: Japan beats ROC, wins gold in men’s epee team
The host nation beat the Russian Olympic Committee 45-36 to become the first Asian country to win gold in men's epee team fencing.
Published : Jul 30, 2021 21:03 IST
Japan became the first Asian nation to win Olympic gold in men’s epee team fencing by beating the Russian team 45-36.
Japan was the second lowest-ranked team in the tournament. Koki Kano beat second-ranked epee fencer Sergey Bida 8-3 in the last bout to seal the victory.
No team from outside Europe had made the podium since Cuba at the 2000 Sydney Games.
South Korea beat China 45-42 for the bronze medal.