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Fencing (NCAA)
Verdict
Bout: first fencer to 5 touches wins (or higher score after time expires); Team dual: most bouts won out of 27 wins the dual (best of 14); NCAA Championship: relay-format team bout (9 × 5-touch bouts, accumulating to 45)
Why people argue about this
People often assume that a bout ends as soon as one fencer reaches 5 touches without considering if they've done so within the time limit set for each bout. The confusion arises because they overlook the fact that even if a score is reached, it could still be nullified by the clock running out before either competitor can add another touch.
Send this to your friend — argument over.
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