 Her last relay against Imke Duplitzer, which she won 18–10, was described as “a real example of technique and tactical intelligence” in an otherwise “quite monotonous” match.In 2011 Brânză took the bronze medal in the individual event of the 2011 European Fencing Championships in Sheffield and the gold medal in the team event after defeating Russia 45-31.The victory ceremony was marred by an incident when "Trei culori", the former, communist-era national anthem of Romania, was played instead of the current "Deșteaptă-te, române!"