"He is a man of splendid abilities but utterly corrupt. He shines and stinks like rotten mackerel by moonlight." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."
It seems that way, but I always consider the World Cup winner as the top fencer in each weapon.
The WChs are just another single competition (albeit with a lot more prestige and pressure). The World Cup is more a measure of who's been dominant in the past year.
Paolo
"He is a man of splendid abilities but utterly corrupt. He shines and stinks like rotten mackerel by moonlight." "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats."
