In the final, the Russian team won 45-34 against France. Bronze medals went to Italy which defeated the United States 45-23 in the match for third place.
For Russia, it was a rough path to victory, since team member Marta Martyanova injured her ankle during the final stage, but the fencer managed to remain in the contest and contributed 14 points.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Fencing - Women's Team Foil - Medal Ceremony - Makuhari Messe Hall B - Chiba, Japan - July 29, 2021. Gold medallists Inna Deriglazova of the Russian Olympic Committee, Adelina Zagidullina of the Russian Olympic Committee, Larisa Korobeynikova of the Russian Olympic Committee and Marta Martyanova of the Russian Olympic Committee celebrate on the podium REUTERS/Carl Recine
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