Ukraine has won its first gold medal of the Paris Olympics by defeating South Korea in the final of the women's team saber fencing on August 3. The Ukrainian team, which included individual bronze medalist Olha Kharlan, recovered from six points down to beat South Korea 45-42. South Korea took silver and Japan claimed the bronze medal. Ukraine had two medals before the final: a silver in shooting from Serhiy Kulish and the bronze that Kharlan won on July 29 in the women's saber competition.
Ukraine Wins Its First Gold Medal At Paris Olympics
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