Diego Confalonieri (L) of Italy is comforted by Jose Luis Abajo of Spain during men's individual epee quarterfinal of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fencing event at Fencing Hall of National Convention Center in Beijing, China, Aug. 10, 2008. Jose Luis Abajo of Spain qualified next round.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Spanish fencer Jose Luis Abajo won the bronze medal in men's epee individual event on Sunday at the Beijing Olympic Games.

    Abajo defeated Hungary's Gabor Boczko 8-7 in the third-place playoff.

Diego Confalonieri (front) of Italy competes against Jose Luis Abajo of Spain during men's individual epee quarterfinal of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games fencing event at Fencing Hall of National Convention Center in Beijing, China, Aug. 10, 2008. Jose Luis Abajo of Spain qualified next round.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>