The Swiss men’s team celebrated a prestigious success in the epee World Cup on Sunday. Alexis Bayard, Ian Hauri, Jonathan Fuhrimann and Lucas Malcotti won the Vancouver stage with a 43-42 victory over France in the final.
Alexis Bayard and Switzerland won the World Cup stage in Vancouver.
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The Swiss swordsmen thus resoundingly confirm the 2nd place obtained in the Saint-Maur-des-Fossés tournament last May. In Vancouver, they successively beat Australia, Spain, Hong Kong, Taiwan and therefore France.
Trailing 29-30 in a thrilling final, the Swiss quartet turned the tide thanks to Alexis Bayard who allowed his team to lead 34-33 before the final relay. Ian Hauri maintained this advantage until the end.
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