fencing

Modern fencing has three weapon disciplines. This topic is part of Combat Sports within Sports. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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fencing trivia questions

Fencing is a sport using what?

Answer: Swords

Bonus fact: Modern fencing has three weapon disciplines.

The three fencing weapons are foil, épée, and what?

Answer: Sabre

Bonus fact: Each weapon has different target and scoring rules.

Which fencing weapon allows hits with both the point and edge of the blade?

Answer: Sabre

Bonus fact: Sabre is a cutting and thrusting weapon.

Modern pentathlon traditionally includes fencing, swimming, equestrian jumping, running, and what?

Answer: Shooting

Bonus fact: Running and shooting are now combined in a laser-run format.

What type of fence is made from interwoven metal wire forming a diamond pattern?

Answer: Chain-link fence

Bonus fact: Chain-link fencing is made from woven galvanized or coated steel wire.

Which Olympic sport uses a foil, épée, or sabre?

Answer: Fencing

Bonus fact: Foil, épée, and sabre are the three fencing weapons.

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