Velikaia the Russian world champion won the gold medal at the World Women's saber fencing

Catania : Italy | Oct 13, 2011 at 12:32 AM PDT

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The Russian Velikaia Sophia won the gold medal at the World Women's saber fencing, beating defending champion American Mariel Zagunis 15 keys to 14 on Wednesday night in Catania.

Velikaia has broken the dominance of the women's saber Oregon, double Olympic champion (2004/2008) and twice world champion in individual (2009/2010).

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