The United States won the men's sabre and women's foil team events as action continued today at the Pan American Fencing Championships in Toronto ©USA Fencing

The United States won the men's sabre and women's foil team events as action continued today at the Pan American Fencing Championships in Toronto.

In the men's sabre final, the US beat Canada 45-37.

It followed a 45-21 win over Argentina in the semi-finals at Delta Hotels Toronto Airport and Conference Centre.

Argentina bounced back from that loss to defeat Colombia 45-35 in the bronze medal match.

Canada had overcome Colombia 45-29 in the other last-four encounter.

The US also beat the host nation to top honours in the women's foil, triumphing 45-42 in the final.

The semi-finals saw the US defeat Chile 45-19 and Canada overcome Brazil 45-18.

Chile claimed a 45-37 victory over Brazil in the third-place playoff.

Action in Toronto is due to continue tomorrow.

The men's foil and women's épée team events are scheduled to take centre stage.