Fencing: the first aviere chosen Alessio Foconi triumphs in Paris

(To air Force)
14/01/19

The 2019 of the first chosen airman Alessio Foconi begins under the best auspices who, on the occasion of the Challenge International de Paris valid as a foil World Cup test, he closed the individual test in first place. A success that replicates the victory of last year, which then culminated with the conquest of the world title.

The race course of the fencer of the Air Force began on Saturday morning in the 64th final, when he appeared on the platform as number one on the scoreboard and immediately imposed himself on the French Mourrain. Following a series of victories allowed the blue to reach the final won against the American Gerek Meinhardt with a score of 15 to 12.

After the success in the individual competition, the foil player of the Vigna di Valle Sports Center ventured into the team trial which took place on Sunday. On this occasion, the Azzurri overcame Canada, Hong Kong and South Korea to reach the final where they surrendered to the Russian team which achieved success with a score of 45 to 40.