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Which three weapons are used in wheelchair fencing?
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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.
In wheelchair fencing, athletes utilize the same three weapons as in standard fencing:
- Foil
- ĂpĂ©e
- Sabre
These weapons are used in competitions where fencers are secured in specialized frames to ensure stability, as they cannot advance or retreat during the match.1