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Fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's foil

Men's foil
at the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad
Venue Helliniko Olympic Complex
Date August 16
Competitors 36 from 20 nations
Medalists
1st, gold medalist(s) Brice Guyart  France
2nd, silver medalist(s) Salvatore Sanzo  Italy
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Andrea Cassarà  Italy
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1st, gold medalist(s) Brice Guyart  France
2nd, silver medalist(s) Salvatore Sanzo  Italy
3rd, bronze medalist(s) Andrea Cassarà  Italy

These are the results of the men's foil competition in fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. A total of 36 men competed in this event. Competition took place in the Fencing Hall at the Helliniko Olympic Complex on August 16.

As there were more than 32 entrants in this event, four first round matches were held to reduce the field to 32 fencers.

The remaining field of 32 fencers competed in a single-elimination tournament to determine the medal winners. Semifinal losers proceeded to a bronze medal match.



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