Talk about nail-biting drama! China's Vivian Kong Man Wai just wrote Olympic history with a fencing final that had fans worldwide screaming at their screens. Facing France's Auriane Mallo-Breton in the women's individual épée showdown, Kong fought back from an 8-3 deficit to claim China's first-ever gold in the event!
With seconds left on the clock and the score tied 12-12, the Hong Kong-born athlete delivered a perfect sudden-death strike that sent the crowd wild. Social media exploded with #ComebackQueen as replays of her killer footwork went viral.
'This medal isn't just mine – it belongs to every young fencer in China dreaming big,' Kong told reporters post-win, her smile brighter than the podium bling.
The victory boosts China's growing dominance in Olympic combat sports, following recent successes in taekwondo and judo.
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