PARIS — The USA triumphed within the ladies’s foil staff match, knocking out Italy in a nerve-shredding ultimate bout and snatching the gold medal on the Paris Video games on Thursday.
Lee Kiefer, who gained particular person gold on Sunday, led the U.S. staff to their first Olympic name within the match, with a 45-39 win towards the International No. 1 staff.
First-time Olympian Lauren Scruggs, who gained silver within the particular person, showed her leap forward standing. She scored 5 touches early on towards Italy’s Martina Favaretto, giving her staff a comfy lead. She closed the bout through some other decisive 5 touches.
The USA gained the 2018 international championship and a silver medal on the 2008 Video games in Beijing.
Japan claimed bronze, beating Canada 33-32 in a decent bout.
–Reuters, Particular to Box Stage Media
