Formula of the competition

73 fencers  
2 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
73 fencers
11 poules (7 poules of 7, 4 poules of 6)
Separation by : clubs
73 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
73 fencers
11 poules (7 poules of 7, 4 poules of 6)
Separation by : clubs
59 qualifiers
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Qualification at the end of the poules on 1 round
Ranking at the end of the poules on 2 rounds
 
Direct elimination : 59 fencers
 
Direct tableau