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Olympic Fencer Accepts Wedding Proposal From Coach

There are times when language is a barrier to understanding what’s going on in a video.  And then there are times like this when no translator is required.  María Belén…

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There are times when language is a barrier to understanding what's going on in a video.  And then there are times like this when no translator is required.  María Belén Pérez Maurice is an Argentinian fencer at the Olympic games in Tokyo.   The 36-year-old was talking to the press after her loss against her Hungarian opponent when she was told by the media to turn around...

Lucas Guillermo Saucedo has been her coach for 17 years.  And now, he's going to be much more.  When Maria turned around, well, you don't need an interpreter to tell you what the sign said.  I love the moment as she squeals, pulls down her mask, nods "yes" and embraces her man.  Keep in mind, she just LOST at the Olympics.  So great.

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