Photo courtesy of Denise Wilson
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The ladies' sabre fight for 3rd place was won by Russia (seeded 6)in a clash of blades that had France (seeded 5) in the lead from the start. Russia were never more than 4 points behind France, but in the 7th match Russia suddenly pulled ahead with a score of 35-32. France recalimed a one point lead in match 8 but the final attack by Russia meant a bronze medal and a winning score of 45-42.