Have a look at the #Rio2016 #Fencing facts!

Rio 2016 fencing hailed as ‘most exhilarating in memory’
RIO DE JANEIRO – The Rio 2016 Olympic fencing competition has been hailed as one of the “most exhilarating in memory” by International Fencing Federation Secretary General Frédéric Pietruszka.
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Olympic Champion Szász Emese in women's epee!

After their #fencing competitions fencers of Fédération Française d'Escrime shared their experiences with kids from Solida'Rio association. Great initiative, have a look:

Next Olympic stop* #Tokyo2020 #fencing!

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#FencingMob16 is scheduled in Lyon this September! Where are you scheduling yours?

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Fencing Mob 16 - LYON
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Missed the #fencing action at the #Olympics? See all about the medal winners at #Rio2016 here:

Russian fencers dominate competition among surprising upsets
Russia grabbed a total of seven medals in nine days of competition in Rio
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USA Fencing Coaches Honored with Order of Ikkos for Rio Olympic Medal Wins
U.S. Men's Foil Team bronze medalists Miles Chamley-Watson, Race Imboden, Alexander Massialas and Gerek Meinhardt with Coach Greg Massialas after the Order of Ikkos ceremony. Photo Credit: Nicole Jomantas
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This was Rio 2016: the Olympic Games in numbers
Record-breaking Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps, 11,303 athletes competing and a huge viewing audience. This was Rio 2016
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Closing ceremony of Rio 2016!
Thank you all for all these amazing, unforgettable Olympic days.

One of the best #fencing celebration! #tb

#FlashBackFriday to the flagbearers and #fencing athletes at the Opening Ceremony of Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Photo: Bizzi
Two days to go for the closing ceremony of #Rio2016!

Rio Olympians elect four new members to IOC Athletes’ Commission
Britta Heidemann from Germany (fencing), Seug-min Ryu from Korea (table tennis), Daniel Gyurta from Hungary (swimming) and Yelena Isinbayeva from the Russian Federation (athletics) have been elected to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Athletes’ Commission by their peers at the...
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Silver medalist Daryl Homer meets fellow sabre fencer Olga Kharlan at Nike house in Rio.

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Gerek Meinhardt makes the list of most interesting day jobs for Olympians around the world ...

The Day Jobs of 15 Olympic Athletes
Even sports stars have to pay the bills.
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One month to go for the new edition of #FencingMob16. Are you ready to fence in front of the iconic places of your cities?

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#FENCINGMOB16 Official Worldwide Page !!!
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"Everything I do in fashion is related to fencing," said Nathalie Moellhausen
#fencing #fashion #rio2016

Fencers cross over to catwalk
The world of high fashion has helped fencers extend their public profiles beyond their niche sport.
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This is what happened the last day of #fencing at #Rio2016!

France seal gold medal hat-trick in men’s team épée
France wrapped up their fencing campaign at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games with a 45-31 win over longstanding rivals Italy in the men’s épée team event final at Carioca Arena 3.
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“It’s the happiest moment of my fencing life. To win a gold medal at the Olympics is a dream for a lot of us. You want to share this with your friends. You are screaming. They are screaming too." - Yannick BOREL (FRA)

France wins Olympic gold in men’s team epee!
RIO DE JANEIRO (August 14) – France rounded off the Rio 2016 Olympic fencing competition in style on Sunday, winning the gold medal in men’s team epee with a 45-30 victory over Italy.
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FIE - International Fencing Federation added 212 new photos to the album: Men's team epee, Rio 2016 Olympics — with Daniel Jérent and 2 others.
August 14 at 10:56am

Highlights from the men's epee team event. Last day of #fencing at #Rio2016.

photo: Bizzi / Timacheff