Mohamed El-Sayed (fencer)
Egyptian fencer
Mohamed El-Sayed (محمد السيد; born 3 March 2003) is an Egyptian épée fencer. He won Egypt's first medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics by securing bronze in the men's individual épée event. Earlier in his career, he became the 2022 Mediterranean champion after winning gold in the men's individual épée at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria. He further established himself as Africa's top épée fencer by winning both individual and team gold medals at the 2024 African Fencing Championships in Casablanca.
Career
El-Sayed emerged on the international scene during the 2022 season when he claimed the men's individual épée title at the 2022 Mediterranean Games in Oran, Algeria. His victory marked an achievement for Egyptian fencing on the continental stage.
In 2024, El-Sayed dominated the 2024 African Fencing Championships in Casablanca, where he secured double gold by winning both the individual épée competition and contributing to Egypt's team épée championship victory. These results qualified him for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
At the Paris Olympics, El-Sayed delivered Egypt's first medal of the Games. He advanced to the semifinals of the men's individual épée event before ultimately securing the bronze medal, becoming the first Egyptian fencer to medal at an Olympics since Alaaeldin Abouelkassem's silver at London 2012.
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