Fencing is one of the four sports which has been
featured at every modern Olympic Games. Currently,
three types of weapon are used in Olympic fencing:
- Foil — a
light thrusting weapon; the valid target is restricted
to the torso; double hits are not allowed;

- Épée — a
heavier thrusting weapon; the valid target area covers
the entire body; double hits are allowed;

- Sabre — a
light cutting and thrusting weapon; the valid target
area includes almost everything above the waist (excluding
the back of the head and the hands); double hits
are not allowed.

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