Fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Women's sabre
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These are the results of the women's sabre
competition in fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens
. A total of 24 women competed in this event. Competition took place in the Fencing Hall at the Helliniko Olympic Complex
on August 17.
to determine the medal winners. Semifinal losers proceeded to a bronze medal match
.
As there were less than 32 entrants in this event, eight fencers had byes in the first round.
Sabre (fencing)
The sabre is one of the three weapons of modern sport fencing, and is alternatively spelled saber in American English. The sabre differs from the other modern fencing weapons, the épée and foil, in that it is possible to score with the edge of the blade; for this reason, sabreur movements and...
competition in fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place at the Fencing Hall at the Helliniko Olympic Complex. Ten gold medals were awarded in individual and team events further divided into three styles of fencing: épée, foil and sabre....
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
. A total of 24 women competed in this event. Competition took place in the Fencing Hall at the Helliniko Olympic Complex
Helliniko Olympic Complex
The Helliniko Olympic Complex is situated at Ellinikon on the east coast of Greece south of Athens, approximately 16 kilometres from the Olympic Village. It was built on the site of the former Ellinikon International Airport for the staging of the 2004 Summer Olympics and 2004 Summer Paralympics...
on August 17.
Medalists
Tournament results
The field of 24 fencers competed in a single-elimination tournamentSingle-elimination tournament
A single-elimination tournament, also called a knockout, cup or sudden death tournament, is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match or bracket is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event...
to determine the medal winners. Semifinal losers proceeded to a bronze medal match
Third place playoff
The third place playoff is a single match that is included in many sporting knockout tournaments to decide which competitor or team will be credited with finishing third and fourth. The teams that compete in the third place playoffs are usually the two losing semi-finalists in a particular...
.
As there were less than 32 entrants in this event, eight fencers had byes in the first round.