The 1997
World Fencing Championships
The World Fencing Championships is an annual competition in fencing organized by the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (FIE; ''International Fencing Federation'' in English). Contestants may participate in Foil (fencing), foil, épée, and S ...
were held from 13 July to 19 July 1997 in
Cape Town
Cape Town ( af, Kaapstad; , xh, iKapa) is one of South Africa's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the legislative capital of the country, the oldest city in the country, and the second largest ...
,
South Africa
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at the newly constructed Foreshore Exhibition Centre.
Medal summary
Men's events
Women's events
Medal table
References
FIE Results{{World Fencing Championships
World Fencing Championships
1997 in South African sport
1990s in Cape Town
Sports competitions in Cape Town
1997 in fencing
International fencing competitions hosted by South Africa
July 1997 sports events in Africa