Olympic champion Deriglazova triumphs at FIE Women's Foil World Cup

By Nancy Gillen
Saturday, 11 January 2020

Reigning Olympic champion Inna Deriglazova triumphed at the FIE Women's Foil World Cup ©Getty Images

Reigning Olympic champion Inna Deriglazova triumphed at the International Fencing Federation (FIE) Women's Foil World Cup in the Polish city of Katowice.

The Russian overcame Camilla Mancini of Italy 15-11 in the final at "Spodek" Hall.

Deriglazova defeated Lee Kiefer of the United States 15-13 in the semi-final, having overcome Martina Batini of Italy 15-10 in the last eight.

Second seed Alice Volpi of Italy crashed out in the round of 64, losing 15-11 to Joo Yeong-ji of South Korea.

Nick Itkin of the US won gold at the Men's Foil World Cup in Paris ©Getty Images

The Men's Foil World Cup took place in the French city of Paris today.

American Nick Itkin claimed gold by beating Daniele Garozzo of Italy 15-9 in the final.

Itkin ousted favourite Enzo Lefort 15-12 in the semi-finals.

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