A brave effort from Korean fencer Lam Shin could not earn her a medal as China claimed bronze in the women's individual epee.
Shin's semi-final defeat had been shrouded in controversy, after a formal appeal by the Koreans over the referee's decision resulted in an hour-long delay.
Shin had to try to pull herself together to face world number one Yujie Sun in the bronze medal match on just ten minutes' notice.
The Korean made a bold start, landing the first hit and forcing her Chinese opponent to make mistakes.
Sun fought back, with the match finely poised at 9-9 going into the third and final period.
The Korean ultimately ran out of steam and despite her best efforts lost the bronze medal match 15-11.
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Liam Power
Liam Power
