Keeth Smart (L) of the United States competes with Stanislav Pozdnyakov of Russia during the men's team saber semifinal of the Beijing Olympic Games fencing event on August 17, 2008. The US beat Russia in the semifinal.

Last fencer Julien Pillet (R) of France celebrates for the victory of the French team during the men's team sabre semifinal of the Beijing Olympic Games fencing event on August 17, 2008. France beat Italy in the semifinal.

(Xinhua News Agency August 17, 2008)