Romania shocks top-ranked China to win women's epee gold
It's the first medal of the Rio Games for the Romanians, who outscored China 44-38.
Published : Aug 12, 2016 04:58 IST
Romania beat top-ranked China to win the gold medal in women's epee fencing on Thursday.
It's the first medal of the Rio Games for the Romanians, who outscored China 44-38.
Ana Maria Popescu helped Romania widen its early gap, scoring four unmatched touches. Yujie Sun got China back within 30-25 ahead of its final bout, but four early scores from Popescu clinched it for the Romanians.
Russia beat Estonia 37-31 to claim bronze and an Olympic-leading fifth fencing medal.