Russia wins women's foil team gold

2008-08-16 12:33:38 GMT2008-08-16 20:33:38 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English

Emily Cross (R) of the United States competes against Victoria Nikichina of Russia during Women's Team Foil Gold Medal Match of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fencing event in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Russia beat the United States 28-11 and claimed the gold.(Xinhua Photo)

Hanna Thompson (R) of the United States competes against Victoria Nikichina of Russia during Women's Team Foil Gold Medal Match of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fencing event in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Russia beat the United States 28-11 and claimed the gold. (Xinhua Photo)

BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Russia claimed the women's foil team title at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday, beating the United States 28-11 in the final.

Italy finished third, upsetting Hungary 32-23 in the bronze medal fight earlier.

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