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When did fencing first become part of the modern Olympic Games?
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Giovanna Trillini (rear) of Italy successfully defending her world champion foil title against Wang Huifeng of China at the 1992 Olympics.
Fencing for men has been a part of the Olympic Games since their revival in 1896. It appeared at the inaugural Games in Athens, during which the sport was transitioning from its roots in combat and duelling into a ritualized and codified competitive sport.12