Boris Sanson of France competes with Keeth Smart of US during men's team sabre gold medal match of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fencing event at Fencing Hall in Beijing, China, August 17, 2008. France beat US 45-37 and won the gold medal.

France claimed the men's sabre team title at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday, beating the United States 45-37 in the final.

Italy edged Russia 45-44 in the bronze medal fight.

(Xinhua News Agency August 17, 2008)