USA win women's foil team gold

USA defeated Italy 45-40 in the women's foil team final. The match had a cautious start with the Italians holding a narrow lead through the first 5 fights but in the sixth Nicole Ross won 9-3 to put the Americans 29-25 up. Italy roared back to level at 31 all but Ross again opened up a big lead with another 9-3 win to take the score to 40-34 and cadet gold medallist Nzingha Prescod finished the match off to give the world junior title to the USA.