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Ukrainian fencer Yana Shemyakina won gold in the individual epee Monday, beating reigning Olympic champion Britta Heidemann 9-8 in the final after a competition marked by a dramatic appeal in the semifinals.

Shemyakina prevailed after an even match, winning in overtime after
her German opponent came back from behind in the third period to level
the score.

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