Chinise Hao wins Epee Grand Prix in Havana

JH-grand-prixHAVANA,  May 26 (Xinhua) China’s Hao Jialu won the biggest title of her career by claiming the gold medal in the Epee Grand Prix that attracted about 100 fencers from 30 countries and regions. Hao, 27, won the final 15-14 on Friday night against the U.S. Courtney Hurley.
Hao, ranked 79th in the world, had overcome Italian Rossella Fiamingo (15-12) and Giulia Rizzi (15-9), German Beate Christmann (15-9) and Russian Tatiana Gudkova (8-7 per time). Hao came from 8-10 down to win 15-11 in the semifinal against Romanian Simona Gherman, 2012 European champion.
China’s French head coach Daniel Levavasseu told reporters that Hao was recently selected for the national team due to her talent and technical skills. (Photo trabajadores.cu)  http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/140524/chinise-hao-wins-epee-grand-prix-cuba

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