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US fencing team wins 1st world title in foil discipline

Published Jul. 26, 2018 6:49 p.m. ET

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WUXI, China (AP) The U.S. women's fencing team made history Thursday, becoming the first American squad to win a senior world championship in the foil discipline.

The U.S. beat top-rated Italy 45-35 in China, claiming the crown that the Italians had won in four of the last five years.

The Americans beat Spain, Canada and South Korea to earn a shot against the powerhouse Italian team. Italy jumped ahead 10-4 before the U.S., which won silver at worlds a year ago, rallied for the 10-point victory - its first over the Italians since 2014.

Team USA's foil win was its fifth at the tournament. That tied the record set in 2015, with two events remaining on Friday.

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