1. FENCING.
- Author
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Rosenberg, Michael
- Subjects
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AMERICAN women , *FRENCH art , *FENCERS , *CONVENTION facilities , *FENCING - Abstract
The article from Sports Illustrated discusses the unique setting of the Paris Olympics fencing competition at the Grand Palais, a historic building dedicated to French art. The venue's architecture, with its iron, steel, and glass features, created a medieval atmosphere for the fencers. The U.S. women's foil team made history by winning the first-ever gold medal in their event, adding to the epic feel of the competition. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024