Fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
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These are the results of the men's épée competition in fencing at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. A total of 37 men competed in this event. Competition took place in the Fencing Hall at the Helliniko Olympic Complex on August 17.
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Medalists
Gold | Silver | Bronze |
Marcel Fischer (SUI) | Wang Lei (CHN) | Pavel Kolobkov (RUS) |
Tournament results
Preliminary round
As there were more than 32 entrants in this event, five first round matches were held to reduce the field to 32 fencers.
Nabil (EGY) | 15—6 | Ambalof (GRE) |
Rathprasert (THA) | 15—13 | El Din Sabry (EGY) |
Karuchenko (UKR) | 15—6 | Daidj (ALG) |
Nyisztor (ROU) | 15—6 | Nikishin (UKR) |
Kotchetkov (RUS) | 15—6 | Assiam (MAR) |
Main tournament bracket
The remaining field of 32 fencers competed in a single-elimination tournament to determine the medal winners. Semifinal losers proceeded to a bronze medal match.