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Now and then:Fencing
Uzma, Marketing Assistant24 February 2011
Did you know that fencing has its roots in ancient sword fighting? As a sport, it began in the 17th century when the 'foil' – a sword with a flattened tip – was invented as a practice weapon to help duellers prepare for their deadly contests. A set of r

In the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Tim Morehouse of the USA (left) and Nicolas Lopez of France both compete for the gold medal in the men's team Sabre Fencing.

Fencing 2008

Sixty years earlier in the London 1948 Olympic Games, Rene Bougnol (left) of France fought his fellow countryman Christian d'Oriola in the finals of the men's team Foils competition at Wembley Stadium. Rene Bougnol's team went on to win gold.

Fencing 1948

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