Challenge International de Paris 2018
Team Event
Every year in Paris, the best foil fencer of the world gather for the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round. On Sunday, they compete as a team, representing their country. The 2018 edition saw the victory of the American team composed by Alexander Massalias, Race Imboden, Miles Chamley-Watson and Gerek Meinhardt over the Italy of Daniele Garozzo, Andrea Cassara, Alessio Foconi and Giorgio Avola.
Sports Hall Pierre de Coubertin, in Boulogne Billancourt where occurs the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
The flag of a US Foil team fan, signed by the 4 members, Miles Chamley-Watson, Race Imboden, Alexander Massalias and Gerek Meinhardt at the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Race Imboden prepares himself with the physiotherapist before the US team enters the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Miles Chamley-Watson focusing in the room dedicated to athletes during the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Alexander Massalias prepares himself before the US team enters the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris, France.
Italian fencer Daniele Garozzo teases the parisian crowd after defeating the French team in semi-final and before facing the US team in final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Race Imboden salutes the crowd just before the team final of he Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
Italian fencer Andra Cassara (L.) competes against American fencer Alexander Massalias during the team final of he Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
Italian fencer Andra Cassara (L.) competes against American fencer Alexander Massalias during the team final of he Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
Italian fencer Andra Cassara (L.) competes against American fencer Alexander Massalias during the team final of he Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
Italian fencer Andrea Cassara waits and observes in the zone for the team after his relay during the team final of he Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American fencer Race Imboden in the classic fencing guard during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Race Imboden (L.) competes against Italian Andrea Cassara during the fourth relay of the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Race Imboden shouts in joy at the end of his second relay against the italian team during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Alexander Massalias (L.) competes against Italian Alessio Foconi during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Alexander Massalias (L.) competes against Italian Alessio Foconi during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Miles Chamley-Watson (L.) faces the Italian Andrea Cassara during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American fencer Miles Chamley-Watson jumps in joy after scoring a point during during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Miles Chamley Watson celebrates the end of his third relay against Italian team during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American foil fencer Alexander Massalias (L.) scores one of the final point against italian Alessio Foconi during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
American fencer Alexander Massalias celebrates the victory of the US team after scoring the final point during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
The crowd of fans cheers during the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
Flags are raised for the national anthem during the medal ceremony after the victory of US team over Italy (France is in third position) during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
US foil team (from left to right Alexanders Massalias, Miles Chamley-Watson, Gerek Meinhardt, Race Imboden) wins the Gold medal and celebrates during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
US foil team (from left to right Alexanders Massalias, Miles Chamley-Watson, Gerek Meinhardt, Race Imboden) wins the Gold medal and celebrates with champaign during the team final of the Challenge International de Paris, a World Cup round of foil, January 21, 2018, Paris France.
