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Fencing: French Double, Jean-Philippe Patrice Crowned European Champion by Beating Maxime Pianfetti

Summary by Le Figaro
At the end of a 100% French sword final in Antony, the world number 5 won its first European crown this Wednesday.

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At the end of a 100% French sword final in Antony, the world number 5 won its first European crown this Wednesday.

·Paris, France
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In a 100% French duel, Bigourdan Maxime Pianfetti won a beautiful silver medal at the European Sabre Championships by tilting against his teammate in Blue, Jean-Philippe Patrice (15-13) in Antony.

Second and third medal for the French delegation at the European Championships of Antony! After the bronze of Tuscany Tori at the Sabre on Tuesday, it was the same weapon that allowed the Blues to win their first title, thanks to Jean-Philippe Patrice, the faller of his compatriot Maxime Pianfetti in the final! At the age of 29, the double European bronze medallist 2024 and 2025 climbed two steps to win the gold! Serial head #4 of the tournament…

Fencing: the Marseillais Jean-Philippe Patrice sacred champion of Europe

Sabreur Jean-Philippe Patrice was crowned European champion for the first time in his career Wednesday, June 17, in Antony, winning a 100% French duel against his team-mate in Blue, Maxime Pianfetti (15-13).

In a 100% French final this Wednesday evening at the European Championships in Antony (Hautes-de-Seine), sabreur Jean-Philippe Patrice overturned a misguided situation against his training partner Maxime Pianfetti, led 5-10 to finally win 15-13. The 29-year-old Marseilles, vice-champion of the world in 2025, won his first individual title in the Grand Championships.

·Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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Le Figaro broke the news in Paris, France on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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