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Italian Andrea Cassara wins men's individual foil

The "Good Luck Beijing" 2008 FIE World Championships on April 20 saw Italy's Andrea Cassara outfight his German rival Benjamin Kleibrink to win the men's individual foil event. [Full story]

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Competition Schedule

April 18

9:00-11:20, Men's Team Foil Eliminations Round of 16 (2rounds)

11:50-13:00, Men's Team Foil Quarterfinals

11:50-13:00, Men's Team Foil Classifications 9-16

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Latest News

• Italian Andrea Cassara wins men's individual foil [04-20 21:38]
• Zhang Liangliang to be lone Chinese contender in foil quarterfinal [04-20 21:33]
• China's only foil quarterfinal contender eliminated [04-20 21:31]
• Men's Individual Foil: Five Chinese enter the top 16 [04-20 16:50]
• Fencing: Chinese Li Haifeng defeats world No.3 [04-20 16:13]
• Fencing: China and France to meet in final [04-19 16:59]
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Photo Gallery

• Photos: Five Chinese enter the top 16[2008-04-20]
• Photo: Zhang Liangliang to be lone Chinese contender in foil quarterfinal[2008-04-20]
• Photo: Italy celebrates the victory in Men's Team Foil[2008-04-19]
• Photos: China enters the semifinals[2008-04-19]
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Competition Venue

Fencing HallThe Fencing Hall is located at the National Convention Center's south side and covers an area of 56,000 sq m. It includes a training hall for fencing, event management offices, warm-up facilities, and an official competition hall ... More>>

Olympic Sport

Fencing Evolved from the ancient form of combat, fencing is one of only four sports that has been featured at every modern Olympic Games. More>>

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