c2

Formula of the competition

159 fencers  
3 poules: rounds
 
Round No 1
159 fencers
21 poules (12 poules of 8, 9 poules of 7)
Separation by : countries
101 qualifiers
 
Round No 2
100 fencers
17 poules (15 poules of 6, 2 poules of 5)
Separation by : countries
80 qualifiers
 
Round No 3
80 fencers
16 poules of 5
Separation by : countries
64 qualifiers
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Direct elimination : 64 fencers
 
Direct tableau