Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
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The men's team foil was one of eight fencing
events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
programme. It was the twelfth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 18 to 19, 1968. 79 fencers from 17 nations competed.
Canada
Cuba
Egypt
France
Great Britain
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Mexico
Poland
Romania
Soviet Union
United States
Venezuela
West Germany
Fencing
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events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
At the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, eight events in fencing were contested. Men competed in both individual and team events for each of the three weapon types , but women competed only in foil events.-Men's events:...
programme. It was the twelfth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 18 to 19, 1968. 79 fencers from 17 nations competed.
Rosters
Argentina- Orlando NanniniOrlando NanniniOrlando Nannini is an Argentine fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Guillermo SaucedoGuillermo SaucedoGuillermo Saucedo is an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Omar VergaraOmar VergaraOmar Vergara is an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Evaristo PrendesEvaristo PrendesEvaristo Prendes is an Argentine fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Canada
- Magdy ConydMagdy ConydMagdy Conyd is a Canadian fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Peter BakonyiPeter Bakonyi (fencer born 1933)Peter Bakonyi is a Hungarian-born Canadian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gerry WiedelGerry WiedelGerry Wiedel is a Canadian fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- John AndruJohn AndruJohn Andru is a Canadian fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. He has been inducted into the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame.-References:...
Cuba
- Eduardo JhonsEduardo JhonsEduardo Jhons is a Cuban fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Orlando RuízOrlando RuízOrlando Ruíz is a Cuban fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jesús GilJesús Gil (fencer)Jesús Gil is a Cuban fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Dagoberto BorgesDagoberto BorgesDagoberto Borges is a Cuban fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Egypt
- Ahmed El-Hamy El-HusseiniAhmed El-Hamy El-HusseiniAhmed El-Hamy El-Husseini is an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Games, he represented the United Arab Republic.-References:...
- Mohamed Gamil El-KalyoubiMohamed Gamil El-KalyoubiMohamed Gamil El-Kalyoubi is an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Games, he represented the United Arab Republic.-References:...
- Moustafa SoheimMoustafa SoheimMoustafa Soheim is an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Games, he represented the United Arab Republic.-References:...
- Ahmed Zein El-AbidinAhmed Zein El-AbidinAhmed Zein El-Abidin is an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960 and 1968 Summer Olympics. At the 1960 Games, he represented the United Arab Republic.-References:...
France
- Jean-Claude MagnanJean-Claude MagnanJean-Claude Magnan is a French fencer and olympic champion in foil competition, and medalists in three successive Olympics....
- Daniel RevenuDaniel RevenuDaniel Revenu is a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition, and medalists in four successive Olympics.Daniel Revenu is the son of French fencing coach Ernest Revenu, from Melun. In the 1960s and 1970s Revenu Sr...
- Christian NoëlChristian NoëlChristian Noël is a French fencer and olympic champion in foil competition, and medalists in four successive Olympics.He received a gold medal in foil team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, together with Gilles Berolatti, Daniel Revenu, Jean-Claude Magnan and Jacques Dimont...
- Gilles BerolattiGilles BerolattiGilles Berolatti is a French fencer and olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in the team foil at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, together with Daniel Revenu, Christian Noël, Jean-Claude Magnan and Jacques Dimont.-References:...
- Jacques DimontJacques DimontJacques Dimont was a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in the team foil at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, together with Gilles Berolatti, Christian Noël, Jean-Claude Magnan and Daniel Revenu.-References:...
Great Britain
- 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:...
- Graham PaulGraham PaulGraham Paul is a British fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nick HalstedNick HalstedNick Halsted is a British fencer. He competed in three events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Mike BreckinMike BreckinMike Breckin is a British fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Bill HoskynsBill HoskynsHenry William Furse "Bill" Hoskyns was a British fencer who appeared at six Olympic Games, winning two silver medals in 1960 and 1964. No British fencer has won an Olympic medal since. He was born in London. He competed with all three weapons but he was especially effective at Épée, where he was...
Hungary
- Sándor SzabóSándor Szabó (fencer)Sándor Szabó was a Hungarian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jenő KamutiJenö KamutiDr. Jenő Kamuti is a former Hungarian foil fencer.-Fencing career:Kamut was a member of the Hungarian foil team for 20 years, from 1956 to 1976.He was World Team Champion in foil in 1957....
- László KamutiLászló KamutiLászló Kamuti is a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- Gábor FürediGábor FürediGábor Füredi is a Hungarian fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Attila MayAttila MayAttila May is a Hungarian fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Ireland
- Fionbarr FarrellFionbarr FarrellFionbarr Farrell is an Irish fencer. He competed in five events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- John Bouchier-HayesJohn Bouchier-HayesJohn Bouchier-Hayes is an Irish fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Michael RyanMichael Ryan (fencer)Michael Ryan is an Irish fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Colm O'BrienColm O'BrienColm O'Brien is an Irish fencer. He competed in five events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Italy
- Pasquale La RagionePasquale La RagionePasquale La Ragione is an Italian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alfredo Del FranciaAlfredo Del FranciaAlfredo Del Francia is an Italian fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nicola GranieriNicola GranieriNicola Granieri was an Italian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics in both épée and foil individual and team competitions. He was the épée champion at the 1971 Fencing World Cup and won seventeen national titles over the course of his career...
- Arcangelo PinelliArcangelo PinelliArcangelo Pinelli is an Italian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Michele MaffeiMichele MaffeiMichele Maffei is an Italian fencer. He won a gold and three silver medals in the team sabre events at four different Olympic Games.-References:...
Japan
- Masaya FukudaMasaya Fukudais a Japanese fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Heizaburo OkawaHeizaburo Okawais a Japanese Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Fujio ShimizuFujio Shimizuis a Japanese fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Kazuhiko WakasugiKazuhiko Wakasugiis a Japanese fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Kazuo ManoKazuo Manois a Japanese fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Mexico
- Vicente CalderónVicente Calderón (fencer)Vicente Calderón is a Mexican fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Román GómezRomán GómezRomán Gómez is a Mexican fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and team sabre events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Carlos CalderónCarlos Calderón (fencer)Carlos Calderón is a Mexican fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gustavo ChapelaGustavo ChapelaGustavo Chapela is a Mexican fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre and team foil events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Héctor AbaunzaHéctor AbaunzaHéctor Abaunza is a Mexican fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and team sabre events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Poland
- Zbigniew SkrudlikZbigniew SkrudlikZbigniew Skrudlik is a Polish fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil event at the 1964 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Witold WoydaWitold WoydaWitold Woyda was a Polish fencer who won four Olympic medals in the foil between 1964 and 1972, including two gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He was named the Polish Sportspersonality of the Year for 1972 by readers of Przegląd Sportowy...
- Egon FrankeEgon Franke (fencer)Egon Franke is a Polish fencer and olympic champion in foil competition.He received a gold medal in the individual foil at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He received a team silver medal in 1964 and a bronze medal in 1968....
- Ryszard ParulskiRyszard ParulskiRyszard Parulski is a Polish fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil event at the 1964 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1968 Summer Olympics....
- Adam LisewskiAdam LisewskiAdam Lisewski is a Polish fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Romania
- Ion DrîmbăIon DrimbaIon Drîmbă was a Romanian fencer and Olympic champion in the foil competition.He received a gold medal in the foil at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.-References:...
- Mihai ŢiuMihai ŢiuMihai Ţiu is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ştefan HauklerŞtefan HauklerŞtefan Haukler was a Romanian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Tănase MureşanuTănase MureşanuTănase Mureşanu is a Romanian Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games from 1960 to 1972.-References:...
- Iuliu FalbIuliu FalbIuliu Falb is a Romanian fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Soviet Union
- Yury SisikinYury SisikinYury Sisikin is a Soviet Olympic fencer. He won two gold and two silver medals at three different Olympic Games.-References:...
- Viktor PutyatinViktor PutyatinViktor Putyatin is a Soviet Olympic fencer. He won silver medals in the team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- German SveshnikovGerman SveshnikovGerman Sveshnikov was a Soviet Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1968 Games.-References:...
- Yury SharovYury SharovYury Sharov is a Soviet fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1964 Summer Olympics and a silver in the same event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Vasyl StankovychVasyl StankovychVasyl Stankovych is a Soviet Olympic fencer. He won silver medals in the team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
United States
- Herbert CohenHerbert Cohen (fencer)Herbert Cohen is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Albie Axelrod
- Uriah JonesUriah JonesUriah Jones was an American fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Larry AnastasiLarry AnastasiLarry Anastasi is an American fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jeffrey CheckesJeffrey CheckesJeffrey Checkes is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Venezuela
- Silvio FernándezSilvio Fernández (fencer born 1946)Silvio Fernández is a Venezuelan fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and individual épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Félix PiñeroFélix PiñeroFélix Piñero is a Venezuelan fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and individual épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Freddy SalazarFreddy SalazarFreddy Salazar is a Venezuelan fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Luis GarcíaLuis García (fencer)Luis García is a Venezuelan fencer. He competed at the 1960 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
West Germany
- Jürgen Theuerkauff
- Friedrich WesselFriedrich WesselFriedrich Wessel is a German fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Tim Gerresheim
- Jürgen Brecht
- Dieter WellmannDieter WellmannDieter Wellmann is a German fencer. He represented the Unified Team of Germany in 1964 and West Germany in 1968 and 1972.-References:...