The final bout of the team match between Russia and Hungary was crazy exciting. Aron Szilagyi, reigning Olympic champion, ridiculous prodigy and generally exciting fencer to watch, with a hell of a chase ahead of him. His opponent: the newly crowned World Champion, who had been fencing with almost unbelievable brilliance the day before in the individual event. Much tension! Maybe a little bit too much.
[gfycat data_id="NiftyBadIberianbarbel" data_autoplay=true]As always, gratuitous slow mo:
[gfycat data_id="BlandFrequentBurro" data_autoplay=true]Oooooooh ouch.
In case you missed it yesterday, here’s the full match: