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What is Touch in Modern Pentathlon?

A valid hit in fencing, registered electronically when the épée tip depresses on the opponent with sufficient force. In pentathlon's format a single touch ends the bout.

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PentathletePentathlon pointsÉpéeOne-touch boutRanking round (fencing)Bonus round (fencing)PisteDouble defeat
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