France have taken the gold medal after defeating Russia in the men's team epee final at the European Games in Baku.
The nine-strong French team won 45-32 overall.
Italy defeated Switzerland for bronze 44-40 in a controversial third-place match.
Italy protested Switzerland's initial win, after 30 seconds of sudden death, after claiming that a full minute of sudden death fencing needed to be completed because the referee had put the bout into a "non-combative" situation. This happens when fencers are not trying hard enough to make hits and the fencing is too defensive. Italy were eventually awarded the win.
Hungary defeated Azerbaijan 45-37 in the battle for fifth.
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Calum Gillon
Calum Gillon
