Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
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The men's team foil was one of seven fencing
events on the fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics
programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 21, 1952 to July 22, 1952. 77 fencers from 15 nations competed.
Australia
Belgium
Egypt
France
Germany
Great Britain
Hungary
Italy
Romania
Saar
Soviet Union
Sweden
United States
Venezuela
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events on the fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics
Fencing at the 1952 Summer Olympics
At the 1952 Summer Olympics, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-Participating nations:A total of 286 fencers from 32 nations competed at the Helsikni Games:...
programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 21, 1952 to July 22, 1952. 77 fencers from 15 nations competed.
Rosters
Argentina- Fulvio GalimiFulvio GalimiFulvio Galimi is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- José RodríguezJosé Rodríguez (fencer)José Rodríguez was an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Eduardo SastreEduardo SastreEduardo Sastre is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Félix GalimiFélix GalimiFélix Galimi was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Santiago MassiniSantiago MassiniSantiago Massini is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Australia
- Charles StanmoreCharles StanmoreCharles Stanmore is an Australian fencer. He competed in four events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- John FethersJohn FethersJohn Fethers was an Australian Olympic fencer. He competed in six events at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He was a longstanding member and coach at the Melbourne based VRI Fencing Club...
- Jock GibsonJock GibsonJock Gibson is an Australian fencer. He competed in five events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ivan LundIvan LundIvan Lund was an Australian Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.He was a longstanding member of the Melbourne based VRI Fencing Club.-References:...
Belgium
- Pierre Van HoudtPierre Van HoudtPierre Van Houdt was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- André VerhalleAndré VerhalleAndré Verhalle was a Belgian fencer. He competed at the 1952, 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alex BourgeoisAlex BourgeoisAlex Bourgeois was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Paul ValckePaul ValckePaul Valcke was a Belgian fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Édouard YvesÉdouard YvesÉdouard Yves was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gustave BallisterGustave BallisterGustave Ballister is a Belgian fencer. He competed at the 1952 and 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Egypt
- Salah DessoukiSalah DessoukiSalah Dessouki is an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Mohamed Ali RiadMohamed Ali RiadMohamed Ali Riad was an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events 1952 Summer Olympics. He was one of six members of the Egyptian fencing team who perished on board KLM Flight 607-E on 14 August 1958.-References:...
- Osman Abdel HafeezOsman Abdel HafeezOsman Abdel Hafeez was an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics. He was one of six members of the Egyptian fencing team who perished on board KLM Flight 607-E on 14 August 1958....
- Mahmoud Younes
- Mohamed ZulficarMohamed ZulficarMohamed Zulficar was an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Hassan Hosni TawfikHassan Hosni TawfikHassan Hosni Tawfik was an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936, 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
France
- Claude NetterClaude NetterClaude Netter was a French foil fencer.Netter was one of France's top fencers in the 1950s, and competed in three Olympiads for the French foil team, winning two medals...
- Jéhan BuhanJehan BuhanJehan Buhan was a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in foil individual at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. He received gold medals in foil team both in 1948 and in 1952.-References:...
- Jacques Lataste
- Jacques NoëlJacques NoëlJacques Noël was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Christian d'OriolaChristian d'OriolaChristian D'Oriola was a noted French foil fencer named "Fencer of the 20th Century" by the FIE, the International Fencing Federation, in 2001....
- Adrien RommelAdrien RommelAdrien Rommel was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Germany
- Willy FascherWilly FascherWilly Fascher was a German Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and team sabre events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Kurt WahlKurt Wahl (fencer)Kurt Wahl was a German Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Norman CasmirNorman CasmirNorman Casmir is a German fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Julius Eisenecker
- Siegfried RossnerSiegfried RossnerSiegfried Rossner was a German Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil and sabre events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Great Britain
- René PaulRené PaulRené Paul was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- Luke WendonLuke WendonLuke Wendon was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Emrys Lloyd
- Raymond PaulRaymond PaulRaymond Paul is a British Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics. He is the brother of René Paul, ex-husband of June Foulds-Paul, uncle of Barry Paul and father of Steven Paul.-References:...
- Harry CookeHarold CookeHarold Cooke was a British Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Allan JayAllan JayAllan Louis Neville Jay MBE was a British foil and épée fencer.One of the greatest fencers in British history, Jay competed in five Olympiads in both épée and foil, winning two medals.-National championships:...
Hungary
- Endre Tilli
- Aladár GerevichAladár GerevichAladár Gerevich was a fencer from Hungary, regarded as "the greatest Olympic swordsman ever". He won medals in sabre in six Olympics. With Birgit Fischer, Gerevich was one of only two athletes to do so. He is also the only athlete to win the same event six times...
- Endre Palócz
- Lajos Maszlay
- Tibor Berczelly
- József SákovicsJózsef SákovicsJózsef Sákovics was a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He won a silver and two bronze medals at two Olympic Games. He was the husband of Lídia Sákovicsné Dömölky, who also fenced at the Olympics.-References:...
Italy
- Edoardo MangiarottiEdoardo MangiarottiEdoardo Mangiarotti is an Italian fencer. He has won more Olympic titles and World championships than any other fencer in the history of the sport. His name is coupled with 21 titles including six Olympic individual and team gold, five silver and two bronze medals from 1936 to 1960.-About...
- Manlio Di RosaManlio Di RosaManlio Di Rosa was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won two golds, two silvers and bronze at four different Olympic Games.-References:...
- Giancarlo BergaminiGiancarlo BergaminiGiancarlo Bergamini is an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a gold and two silver medals at two Olympic Games.-References:...
- Antonio Spallino
- Giorgio Pellini
- Renzo NostiniRenzo NostiniRenzo Nostini was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won four silver medals, two at the 1948 Summer Olympics and two more at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Romania
- Andrei Vîlcea
- Ilie TudorIlie TudorIlie Tudor is a Romanian Olympic fencer. He competed in three events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nicolae MarinescuNicolae MarinescuNicolae Marinescu was a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Vasile ChelaruVasile ChelaruVasile Chelaru is a Romanian fencer. He competed in three events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Saar
- Ernst RauErnst RauErnst Rau is a German fencer who competed for Saar at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He fenced in the individual and team foil and sabre events.-References:...
- Walter BrödelWalter BrödelWalter Brödel is a German fencer who competed for Saar at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He fenced in the team foil and sabre events.-References:...
- Karl Bach
- Günther KnödlerGünther KnödlerGünther Knödler is a German fencer who competed for Saar at the 1952 Summer Olympics. He fenced in the individual and team foil and sabre events.-References:...
Soviet Union
- Ivan KomarovIvan KomarovIvan Komarov is a Soviet fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- German Bokun
- Yulen Uralov
- Mark MidlerMark MidlerMark Petrovich Midler was a Soviet Russian foil fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-Fencing career:Midler was a member of the USSR National Fencing Team between 1951 and 1967...
Sweden
- Rolf Magnusson
- Sven FahlmanSven FahlmanSven Fahlman was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nils RydströmNils RydströmNils Rydström is a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Bo Eriksson
United States
- Silvio GiolitoSilvio GiolitoSilvio Giolito was an American Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Albie Axelrod
- Nate Lubell
- Byron KriegerByron KriegerByron Lester Krieger was an American foil, sabre, and épée fencer. Krieger represented the United States in the Olympics in 1952 and 1956. He was officially rated as one of the nation's top 10 fencers for 15 years during his career.-College:Krieger graduated from Northwestern High School...
- Daniel BukantzDaniel BukantzDaniel B. Bukantz was an American Olympic fencing competitor and referee and also a dentist.He won the national singles championship in the foil in 1949, 1952, 1953 and 1957. He competed in the foil in Olympic games four consecutive times beginning in 1948, and was part of nine national...
- Hal Goldsmith
Venezuela
- Giovanni Bertorelli
- Nelson NievesNelson NievesNelson Nieves is a Venezuelan fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Juan KavanaghJuan KavanaghJuan Kavanagh is a Venezuelan fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gustavo GutiérrezGustavo Gutiérrez (fencer)Gustavo Gutiérrez is a Venezuelan fencer. He competed in five events at the 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Augusto Gutiérrez