The Controversial Olympic Fencing Semifinal, Recreated Using Legos

Yesterday, we showed you the bizarre aftermath of the women's individual épée semifinal, which was won by Germany's Britta Heidemann after a timing error put another second on the clock and allowed Heidemann to score a decisive touch on South Korea's Shin A Lam. Shin then proceeded to remain on the piste for more than an hour, pending an appeal that she eventually lost.

For a complete roundup of how it all went down, check out The Guardian's two-minute animated recreation below. They used Legos!

[ The Guardian; h/t to Kyle W.]

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