BARCELONA ’92 OLYMPICS : DAILY REPORT : MODERN PENTATHLON : Latvia Outduels U.S. Fencers, 8-1

Latvia defeated the United States in the 13-hour fencing competition, the opening discipline of this five-event sport. The three U.S. pentathletes were doing well, hanging near the top until they encountered Latvia and lost, 8-1, in the 17th round.

Hungary, traditionally strong in fencing, placed first in team standings with 2,796 points. Poland is second and Mexico third. The United States enters the second day of competition in fourth place, tied with Latvia.