Olympic event requiring masks (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Pointed weapon" , "Duelling blade" , "Fencing sword, heavier than a foil" , "Another fencing sword" , "Narrow fencing sword" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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