Csaba Elthes
Encyclopedia
Maestro Csaba Elthes was a fencing
master who immigrated to the U.S. to become the coach to the U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist in 1984, Peter Westbrook
. Elthes trained many Olympic competitors in the 1960s through 1980s.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, Elthes earned a degree in law from University of Budapest in 1936. After immigrating to the United States he made his home in New York City
.
Elthes died of a stroke
in 1995 when visiting his home city of Budapest. He was survived by his wife, Baba, who still lives in New York.
Elthes was inducted into the USFA Hall of Fame
in 1978.
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
master who immigrated to the U.S. to become the coach to the U.S. Olympic Bronze Medalist in 1984, Peter Westbrook
Peter Westbrook
Peter Westbrook is a former American sabre fencing champion, active businessman and founder of the Peter Westbrook Foundation....
. Elthes trained many Olympic competitors in the 1960s through 1980s.
Born in Budapest, Hungary, Elthes earned a degree in law from University of Budapest in 1936. After immigrating to the United States he made his home in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
.
Elthes died of a stroke
Stroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
in 1995 when visiting his home city of Budapest. He was survived by his wife, Baba, who still lives in New York.
Elthes was inducted into the USFA Hall of Fame
USFA Hall of Fame
This is a list of the members of the United States Fencing Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame itself is on display at the Museum of American Fencing, in Shreveport, Louisiana.-1963-1978:...
in 1978.