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Women's Team Sabre Fencing: US Takes Bronze Over Italy

It's the first women's medal in fencing for the Americans in Rio

U.S. fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad came to the Rio Games determined to show the world that sports is a place where Muslim-American women can excel.

Muhammad will return to New Jersey with proof that she was right.

Muhammad, who became the first U.S. Olympian to wear a hijab during competition, won a bronze medal Saturday along with her teammates in the women's team sabre event.

The U.S. beat Italy 45-30 to clinch third place and the first women's medal in fencing for the Americans in Rio.

It was a near replay of the third-place match in men's foil Friday, which the U.S. won 45-31

Russia will face Ukraine for the gold medal.

The U.S. lost 45-42 to Russia in the semifinals, while Italy lost to Ukraine by the same score.

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