China were upset by Turkey despite winning the first set. Brazil, Italy and United States would all go through in straight sets

In the final, Varfolomeev led the hoop event from Boryana Kaleyn (Bulgaria) and they were the top two in the ball event.

Netherlands came from 9-6 down to stop United States from winning a water polo medal, the first time since the event made the Olympics.

The acrobatic section was closer but again it was China who led. United States were second to guarantee themselves silver. 

The French pair were able to come through the semi-finals and set up an all-French final. Brunet would beat Balzer 15-12.

United States  ? 41 32 China ? 40 41 32 China 🇨🇳 39 32 18 GB 🇬🇧 25 26 23 France 🇫🇷 23 21 33

206 countries are competing in the Paris Olympics. Some nations will expect to take home 100 medals whilst others will be happy with one.

This feels like a big four of Errigo, Kiefer, Thibus and Volpi. Fencing is not necessarily an event where the favourites prevail.

South Korea has won five of the last six Olympic competitions. They have the most strength in depth

Great Britain has really bounced back to form in recent years at this event but the start to 2024 has been a bit of a concern.

This event is probably the most open edition of it so far without the usual Russian favourite.

This does feel like quite an open tournament. Overall I do think Italy and Spain have been the strongest.

There will be a new Olympic champion in Paris. China will expect to win a gold medal here. The weakness could be the technical

France is the reigning Olympic champions and will be buoyed by home support. They’ve also won the 2022 and 2024 Nations League

Serbia and Croatia were seeded number one heading into the tournament, but neither won their group

There, they came up against China who had overcome Brazil, winning 3-2 in the shock of the tournament.

In the final, performances only improved. Mamun scored 19 points in every event with Kudryavtseva managing it in all but one.

Men’s Individual Epee Five of the six seeded fighters came through the round of 32, with only Francisco Limardo (Venezuela) upsetting...

Russia would lead the semi-final 7-6 at half time but the United States would rebound 15-11.

France continues their good run through the tournament, beating Argentina 3-0 in the semi-final.