The 1990 World Fencing Championships were held in Lyon, France. The event took place from July 8 to July 16, 1990.[citation needed]
| 1990 World Championships in Fencing | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Lyon, France |
| Date(s) | July 8–16 |
Medal summary edit
Men's events edit
Women's events edit
Medal table edit
* Host nation (France)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Italy (ITA) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 2 |  West Germany (FRG) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |  Hungary (HUN) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Soviet Union (URS) | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | France (FRA)* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 |  Cuba (CUB) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Poland (POL) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  China (CHN) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (8 entries) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 | |