World Athletes Battle It Out On Moscow Fencing Stage

Russia's Alexei Yakimenko (L) competes against Daryl Homer of the U.S. during their men's sabre final at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow July 14, 2015.
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Russia's Sofya Velikaya (L) and France's Cecilia Berder react during their women's sabre final at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow July 14, 2015.
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Winners of the women's team sabre competition (L-R) Yana Egorian, Ekaterina Dyachenko, Yuliya Gavrilova and Sofya Velikaya of Russia pose for a picture during a medal ceremony at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 17, 2015.
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Italy's Aldo Montano celebrates the victory over team Russia in their men's team sabre final at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 17, 2015.
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Switzerland's Benjamin Steffen (L) competes against Italy's Paolo Pizzo during their men's team epee third place match at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2015.
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Members of team China celebrate their victory over team Romania in the women's team epee final at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2015.
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Members of team Ukraine celebrate their victory over team South Korea in the men's team epee final at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 18, 2015.
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Italy's Elisa Di Francisca, Arianna Errigo, Martina Batini and Valentina Vezzali (L-R) greet Russia's team before their women's team foil final at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 19, 2015.
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Russia's Dmitry Rigin (L) falls down as he competes against Italy's Daniele Garozzo during their men's team foil final at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 19, 2015.
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China's Li Chen (L) competes against France's Enzo Lefort during their men's team foil third place match at the World Fencing Championships in Moscow, Russia, July 19, 2015.
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