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Sebastian Bachman of Germany competes against Alexander Massialas of the United States, right, during the men's foil team fencing competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. Andrew Medichini, Associated Press
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Peter Joppich of Germany competes against Gerek Meinhardt of the United States, right, during the men's foil team fencing competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. Andrew Medichini, Associated Press
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Ryo Miyake of Japan competes against Andrea Baldini of Italy, right, compete in the gold medal match during the men's foil team fencing competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. Dmitry Lovetsky, Associated Press
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Ryo Miyake of Japan competes against Andrea Baldini of Italy, right, compete in the gold medal match during the men's foil team fencing competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. Andrew Medichini, Associated Press
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Peter Joppich of Germany competes against Gerek Meinhardt of the United States, right, during the men's foil team fencing competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. Andrew Medichini, Associated Press
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Yuki Ota of Japan competes against Giorgio Avola of Italy, right, in the gold medal match during the men's foil team fencing competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. Dmitry Lovetsky, Associated Press
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Alexander Massialas of the United States reacts while competing against Sebastian Bachman of Germany in the bronze medal match during the men's foil team fencing competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, in London. Andrew Medichini, Associated Press
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LONDON — Italy has beaten Japan for the gold medal in men's team foil for its third fencing title at the London Olympics.

The Italian top seeds and favorites held on to win 45-39 under constant pressure from the persistent seventh-seeded Japanese at ExCeL arena Sunday.

Italy adds the gold to its titles in the women's individual and team foil. The Italians came back from a 9-7 deficit against Japan.

Germany took bronze with a 45-27 win over the United States, denying the Americans their second fencing bronze of the games.

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Italy finishes at the top of the fencing medal table with three golds and seven medals overall. South Korea won two golds and six medals.

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