Pointer for an Olympian? (4)

I believe the answer is:

epee

(Other definitions for epee that I've seen before include "Olympic event" , "Duelling weapon" , "It may offer riposte" , "Fencing weapon" , "Bit of fencing" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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