The men's team foil was one of eight fencing events on the fencing at the 1980 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from 25 to 26 July 1980. 40 fencers from 9 nations competed.[1]

Rosters

Results

Round 1

Round 1 Pool A

Romania and the Soviet Union each defeated Great Britain, 12–4 and 13–3, respectively. The two victors then faced off. The Soviet Union won 9–2.

Pos Team W L BW BL Qual. URS ROU GBR
1  Soviet Union 2 0 22 5 QS 9–2 13–3
2  Romania 1 1 14 13 QQ 2–9 12–4
3  Great Britain 0 2 7 25 3–13 4–12
Source: Official Report, vol. 3, p. 239

Round 1 Pool B

Cuba and Hungary tied at 8–8, with 58 touches apiece. France then defeated both of the other teams, 10–6 each.

Pos Team W L BW BL Qual. FRA HUN CUB
1  France 2 0 20 12 QS 10–6 10–6
2  Hungary 0.5 1.5 14 18 QQ 6–10 8–8
3  Cuba 0.5 1.5 14 18 6–10 8–8
Source: Official Report, vol. 3, pp. 239–40

Round 1 Pool C

East Germany and Poland each defeated Kuwait, 14–2 and 15–1, respectively. The two victors then faced off. Poland won 9–5.

Pos Team W L BW BL Qual. POL GDR KUW
1  Poland 2 0 24 6 QQ 9–5 15–1
2  East Germany 1 1 19 11 5–9 14–2
3  Kuwait 0 2 3 29 1–15 2–14
Source: Official Report, vol. 3, p. 240

Elimination rounds

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
         
A2  Romania 5
C2  East Germany 8
C2  East Germany 7
B1  France 9
B1  France
Bye
B1  France 8 (68)
A1  Soviet Union 8 (60)
B2  Hungary 7
C1  Poland 9
C1  Poland 7 Third place
A1  Soviet Union 9
A1  Soviet Union C2  East Germany 5
Bye C1  Poland 9
Fifth Place
   
A2  Romania 9
B2  Hungary 7

References

  1. ^ "Fencing: 1980 Olympic Results - Men's team foil". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2011.
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