Fencer Inna Deriglazova brings Russia forth gold

Russian fencer Inna Deriglazova has won the women’s individual foil competition at the Rio Olympics, beating Italy’s Elisa Di Francisca in the final. She brought Russia its 4th gold medal and the second one in fencing.

Another Russian foil fencer, Aida Shanayeva, fell one step short of the bronze medal, losing to Ines Boubakri from Tunisia.

On her way to the triumph, Deriglazova defeated her teammate in the semi-final, claiming victory with a comfortable margin of 12 points (15:3), RT reports.

“I was fencing with an Olympic champion, who is a very strong and experienced athlete,” Deriglazova said, commenting on her victory over the 33-year-old Die Francicsca.

“I supposed that the fight would be very tough, I tried to put up a good fight against the Italian. Even trailing 0:3, I continued to believe in myself, and, eventually, I made it,” she added.