Successful fencers in Leipzig are allowed to be pleased about an extra bonus: Alisher Usmanov, President of the International Fencing Confederation (FIE), raised 100.000 US-Dollar from his own pocket for the medalists. Max Geuter, Secretary General  of the European Fencing Federation, confirmed that all new European Champions will achieve 6.000 US-Dollar for their victories. Silver medalists will gain 4.000 and winners of the bronze medal will receive 3.000 US-Dollar from this generous fund.

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