| The Qataris dominated the show, winning the floret and sabre competitions, while the Iraqis took the epee gold. |
| He was 17 when he competed at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, winning a gold medal as part of the Italian epee team. |
| If wiring an epee blade, repeat the same procedure with the second wire. |
| Use more pressure when setting epee barrels, as these are less likely to split, and are subjected to much greater stresses during fencing. |
| When wiring an epee blade, connect one lead to the blade, then test the other against each blade wire in turn. |
| If an epee blade is being wired, tap the rod one last time to ensure that the insulator is firmly seated against the spacer ring and shoulder. |
