Rubén Limardo

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1. When was Rubén Limardo born?August 3, 1985
2. Where was Rubén Limardo born?Venezuela
3. What is the primary discipline?Épée Fencing
4. What is the olympic gold medal?2012 London Olympics (Individual Épée)
5. Who is Rubén Limardo?Rubén Limardo is a Venezuelan fencer who won Olympic gold in épée and is celebrated as a national hero.
6. What sport does he compete in?He competes in épée fencing, where the first touch on the opponent wins the bout.

Épée: A fencing weapon characterized by its three-sided blade and a larger guard, where any part of the body is a valid target.
Right-of-Way: A rule in foil and saber fencing that determines who has priority in an attack, absent in épée.
Civic Duty: The responsibilities and obligations of a citizen to participate in the life of their community and country.