In women's sabre the USA double double was halted in it's tracks by a 15-13 victory by Varhelyi over Glon with a single light tempo hit to win. In the other semi Diamond Wheeler beat Navarria 15-11.
In the final Varhelyi went into an early lead, only for Wheeler to pull it back and take the lead herself. A spirited fightback by Varhelyi was not enough and Wheeler scooped the gold medal with a 15-12 victory to the delight of the USA supporters who stormed the arena. Wheeler follows in the footsteps of double Olympic Champion Mariel Zagunis and Rebecca Ward, the youngest fencer to hold all three world titles (cadet, junior and senior) at the same time; all three girls are coached by Ed Korfanty.
In men's epee there was no joy for the Italians as Leombruno was beaten by Kase 15-9 and Santarelli left his comeback too late and Glazkov came out a 15-13 winner.
In the final there were a number of doubles and the score remained close before the Russian edged out a 15-12 victory.
Congratulations to all the medalists!
Photo courtesy of Denise Wilson