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Ukraine have their first gold medal at the Paris Olympics onn Saturday, in women’s sabre team fencing. Led by Olga Kharlan, who won individual bronze and Ukraine’s first medal in Paris on Monday, the Ukrainians defeated South Korea 45-42. The Ukraine team trailed throughout the entire bout, but Kharlan helped secure the victory, scoring 22 total touches across the final. Bronze went to Japan after thei defeated hosts France 45-40. “We still don’t believe that we’ve made it. I’d like to thank Ukraine for their huge support there and here,” Kharlan said. Ukraine are now the first country to win …

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