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How long is a fencing piste in meters?

14

Background

A fencing piste is 14 meters long and 1.5 to 2 meters wide. Stepping off the back end costs you a point. Fencers move almost only forward and backward. Sideways steps are rare. The narrow strip focuses all action on direct attack and defence.

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