Italy's Alice Volpi has expressed her relief at clinching the gold medal in the women's individual foil at the European Games.
The 23-year-old defeated Yana Alborova of the Russian Federation 15-11 in the final of the event in Baku to end her struggle for a gold medal.
She told reporters: "I feel tired now, but very happy. Finally I was able to win the gold after many second and third places. I've waited long for this.
"I told myself that I have to keep calm. I looked at the scores and concentrated on the next action. My favourite moment was when I made the last point in the match."
Italy have won seven gold medals at the Games.
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Simon Sinclair
Simon Sinclair
