Overview

• The Italian women’s foil quartet of Martina Batini, Anna Cristino, Arianna Errigo and Alice Volpi secured their fourth consecutive European team title, marking Italy’s 16th gold in the event.
• They overcame a late French surge from 30-19 down to tie 37-37 before Errigo’s extra-time stoccata decided the 38-37 final.
• Guillaume Bianchi added a second gold for Italy by winning the men’s individual foil competition.
• The men’s sabre team of Luca Curatoli, Michele Gallo, Matteo Neri and Pietro Torre earned silver after a 45-35 defeat to Hungary in the championship final.
• Athletes credited their triumphs to rigorous coaching, strategic teamwork underpinned by a resilient winning mentality.