The Polish women’s épée team secured a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics. The team, comprising Renata Knapik-Miazga, Aleksandra Jarecka, Martyna Swatowska-Wenglarczyk, and Alicja Klasik, triumphed over China in a nail-biting match that concluded in overtime.
The match against China was a close contest, ending in a 30-30 tie, necessitating overtime to determine the winner. Aleksandra Jarecka clinched the decisive point, sealing a 32-31 victory for Poland.
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The Polish team, representing clubs AZS AWF Katowice and AZS AWF Kraków, had a remarkable journey to the podium. They defeated the United States 31-29 but faced a setback against France, losing 39-45. However, they bounced back in the crucial bronze medal match against China.