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Lunedì, 19 Dicembre 2016 23:22

Italy's Luigi Samele wins Fencing Grand Prix final in Cancun

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Fencing’s Grand Prix series kicked off in Mexican resort of Cancun. Italy’s Luigi Samele faced Csanad Gemesi of Hungary in the semi-final of the men’s sabres.

The pair traded points in the early stages, but the Italian eventually pulled away to win
15-9.

In the second semifinal the South Korean Lee Jonghyun beat Russia Ilya Motorin 15-10

It would be joy for Italy in the final, as Samele, despite giving away an early lead to Lee Jonghyun emerged triumphant in the end 15 – 11. (Euronews)

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