U.S. wins historic gold in women's foil team event
Aug 1, 2024; Paris, France; Lee Kiefer (USA) celebrates against Yuting Wang (CHN) in a women's foil team table of 8 during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Grand Palais. Mandatory Credit: Katie Goodale-USA TODAY Sports PARIS -- The United States triumphed in the women's foil team event, knocking out Italy in a nerve-shredding final bout and snatching the gold medal at the Paris Games on Thursday.
Lee Kiefer, who won individual gold on Sunday, led the U.S. team to their first Olympic title in the event, with a 45-39 win against the World No. 1 team.
First-time Olympian Lauren Scruggs, who won silver in the individual, confirmed her breakthrough status. She scored five touches early on against Italy's Martina Favaretto, giving her team a comfortable lead. She closed the bout by another decisive five touches.
The United States won the 2018 world championship and a silver medal at the 2008 Games in Beijing.
Japan claimed bronze, beating Canada 33-32 in a tight bout.
--Reuters, Special to Field Level Media
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