Women's epee gold

Vivian Kong of Hong Kong won the women's epee gold medal at the Paris Olympics, marking a historic victory as the first Olympic gold for a fencer from Hong Kong. In a thrilling final against France's Auriane Mallo-Breton, Kong overcame a 7-1 deficit to win 13-12 in sudden death. The match took place in front of French President Emmanuel Macron, with Kong expressing emotional gratitude for the support from fans back home. This victory is significant as it adds to Kong's accolades, which include past NCAA and World Championship medals. Her win also contributes to Hong Kong's third Olympic gold medal in history, following fencer Edgar Cheung's triumph in Tokyo. Kong's resilience and strategic adjustments during the match were pivotal in her comeback victory.