Italian fencer Garozzo wins men's foil gold
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Published: 8 Aug, 2016 CET.
Updated: Mon 8 Aug 2016 08:15 CET
Italy's Daniele Garozzo won gold in the men's foil at the Olympic fencing on Sunday, defeating Alexander Massialas of the United States in the final.
The 24-year-old Garozzo recaptured a title last won by Italy in the 1996 Games in Atlanta, winning by 15 to 11.
Russia's Timur Safin won the bronze medal match, beating Britain's Richard Kruse by 15-13.
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The 24-year-old Garozzo recaptured a title last won by Italy in the 1996 Games in Atlanta, winning by 15 to 11.
Russia's Timur Safin won the bronze medal match, beating Britain's Richard Kruse by 15-13.
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