BARCELONA – The Canadian women's epee team finished fifth out of twenty countries in the Barcelona Grand Prix team event today winning all but one match.

The team of Sherraine MacKay from Brooks, Alta., Monique Kavelaars of Appin, Ont., Montreal's Julie Leprohon and Catherine Dunnette of Calgary, Alta. pulled off a huge win over the Ukraine 45-43 in the round of 16.

In the quarter-finals Canada suffered their only loss of the day against Hungary 45-29 but managed to bounce back with convincing victories over Greece (41-29) and Korea (45-35).

"Fifth place is good but there are four spots that are better and we're chasing that dream together," they said over a glass of Spanish Sangria, "especially with World Championships around the corner!"

Russia won the gold medal in a 28-27 thriller over China while Germany defeated Hungary 45-42 for the bronze.

There is only one remaining Grand Prix World Cup team event (Cuba) before World Championships in October and Canada is presently ranked 6^th overall.