Korean Olympic Chief Says Timing Error Cost Fencer Medal
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South Korea’s top Olympic official said a timing error cost one of his team’s fencers a silver medal and a shot at gold, ruining four years of preparation for the London Games. The international fencing federation today called the complaint groundless.
Britta Heidemann of Germany beat South Korea’s Shin A Lam 6-5 by scoring a late hit at the end of one minute of extra time in the women’s individual epee semifinal yesterday.