Fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
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The men's team épée was one of eight fencing
events on the fencing at the 1968 Summer Olympics
programme. It was the thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 24 to 25 1968. 91 fencers from 20 nations competed.
Australia
Austria
Brazil
Canada
Cuba
East Germany
France
Great Britain
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Poland
Portugal
Soviet Union
Sweden
Switzerland
United States
West Germany
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...
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 thirteenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from October 24 to 25 1968. 91 fencers from 20 nations competed.
Rosters
Argentina- Guillermo SaucedoGuillermo SaucedoGuillermo Saucedo is an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alberto BalestriniAlberto BalestriniAlberto Balestrini is an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1960 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Guillermo ObeidGuillermo ObeidGuillermo Obeid was an Argentine fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Omar VergaraOmar VergaraOmar Vergara is an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Australia
- Russell HobbyRussell HobbyRussell Hobby is an Australian fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. He was a longstanding member of the Melbourne based VRI Fencing Club.-References:...
- Peter MackenPeter MackenPeter Neville Macken is an Australian sportsman who competed in five Olympic Games. He competed in the modern pentathlon at all five Olympics from 1960 to 1976 and in fencing at the 1968 Olympics....
- Graeme JenningsGraeme Jennings (fencer)Graeme Jennings was an Australian fencer. He competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Bill RonaldBill RonaldBill Ronald is an Australian fencer. He competed in three events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Duncan PageDuncan PageDuncan Page is an Australian modern pentathlete and fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Austria
- Udo BirnbaumUdo BirnbaumUdo Birnbaum is an Austrian modern pentathlete and fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. His son, Axel Birnbaum, fenced at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Roland LosertRoland LosertRoland Losert is an Austrian fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Herbert PolzhuberHerbert PolzhuberHerbert Polzhuber is an Austrian fencer and modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Frank BattigFrank BattigFrank Battig is an Austrian fencer and modern pentathlete. He competed at the 1960 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Brazil
- Arthur RibeiroArthur RibeiroArthur Ribeiro is a Brazilian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the individual épée at the 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Darío AmaralDarío AmaralDarío Amaral is a Brazilian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1952 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- José Maria PereiraJosé Maria PereiraJosé Maria Pereira is a Brazilian fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Carlos CoutoCarlos CoutoCarlos Couto is a Brazilian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Canada
- 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:...
- 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:...
- Magdy ConydMagdy ConydMagdy Conyd is a Canadian fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gerry WiedelGerry WiedelGerry Wiedel is a Canadian fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Cuba
- 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:...
- Gustavo OliverosGustavo OliverosGustavo Oliveros is a Cuban fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Manuel GonzálezManuel González (fencer)Manuel González is a Cuban fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- José Antonio DíazJosé Antonio Díaz (fencer)José Antonio Díaz is a Cuban fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
East Germany
- Bernd UhligBernd UhligBernd Uhlig is a German fencer. He competed for East Germany at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Klaus DumkeKlaus DumkeKlaus Dumke is a German fencer. He competed for East Germany in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Harry FiedlerHarry FiedlerHarry Fiedler is a German fencer. He competed for East Germany at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Hans-Peter SchulzeHans-Peter SchulzeHans-Peter Schulze is a German fencer. He competed for East Germany in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
France
- François JeanneFrançois JeanneFrançois Jeanne is a French fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Claude BourquardClaude BourquardClaude Bourquard is a French fencer. He founded Asmb escrime, a fencing club in Besançon.- Honours :* Bronze medal as part of the épée team in the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.-References:...
- Yves BoissierYves BoissierYves Boissier is a French fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jacques La DegaillerieJacques La DegaillerieJacques La Degaillerie is a French fencer. He won a silver medal in the individual épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jean-Pierre AllemandJean-Pierre AllemandJean-Pierre Allemand is a French fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Great Britain
- Nick HalstedNick HalstedNick Halsted is a British fencer. He competed in three events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Teddy BourneTeddy BourneTeddy Bourne is a British fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972 and 1976 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...
- Ralph JohnsonRalph Johnson (fencer)Ralph Johnson is a British fencer. He competed at the 1968, 1972, 1976 and 1984 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Peter JacobsPeter Jacobs (fencer)Peter Jacobs is a British fencer. He competed at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Hungary
- Zoltán NemereZoltán NemereZoltán Nemere was a Hungarian fencer. He won gold medals in the team épée events at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Győző KulcsárGyozo KulcsárGyőző Kulcsár is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He received a gold medal in the épée individual event at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. He won Olympic gold medals with the Hungarian team in 1964, 1968 and 1972.-References:...
- Pál B. NagyPál B. NagyPál B. Nagy is a Hungarian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Csaba FenyvesiCsaba FenyvesiCsaba Fenyvesi is a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in épée competition.He won a gold medal in the individual épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He participated on the Hungarian teams that won gold medals in team épée in 1968 and in 1972.-References:...
- Pál SchmittPál SchmittPál Schmitt is the current President of Hungary. He was elected President of Hungary in a 263 to 59 vote in the Parliament of Hungary and was sworn in on 2010....
Ireland
- John Bouchier-HayesJohn Bouchier-HayesJohn Bouchier-Hayes is an Irish fencer. He competed at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Fionbarr FarrellFionbarr FarrellFionbarr Farrell is an Irish fencer. He competed in five events at the 1968 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
- Gianfranco PaolucciGianfranco PaolucciGianfranco Paolucci is an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Claudio FrancesconiClaudio FrancesconiClaudio Francesconi is an Italian fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Giovanni Battista BredaGiovanni Battista BredaGiovanni Battista Breda was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gianluigi SaccaroGianluigi SaccaroGianluigi Saccaro is an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics, a silver at the 1964 Games and a bronze at the 1968 Games.-References:...
- Antonio AlbaneseAntonio Albanese (fencer)Antonio Albanese is an Italian fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Mexico
- Carlos CalderónCarlos Calderón (fencer)Carlos Calderón is a Mexican fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Valeriano PérezValeriano PérezValeriano Pérez is a Mexican fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jorge CastillejosJorge CastillejosJorge Castillejos is a Mexican fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ernesto FernándezErnesto FernándezErnesto Fernández is a Mexican fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Poland
- Bohdan AndrzejewskiBohdan AndrzejewskiBohdan Andrzejewski is a Polish fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.He was a world champion in épée at the Senior World Championships in Havana, Cuba in 1969.-References:...
- Michał ButkiewiczMichał ButkiewiczMichał Butkiewicz is a Polish fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Bogdan Gonsior
- Henryk NielabaHenryk NielabaHenryk Nielaba is a Polish fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Kazimierz BarburskiKazimierz BarburskiKazimierz Barburski is a Polish fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Portugal
- Hélder ReisHélder ReisHélder Reis is a Portuguese fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- José PinheiroJosé PinheiroJosé Pinheiro is a Portuguese fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- João de AbreuJoão de AbreuJoão de Abreu is a Portuguese fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Francisco da SilvaFrancisco da Silva (fencer)Francisco da Silva is a Portuguese fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Soviet Union
- Grigory KrissGrigory KrissGrigori Yakovlevich Kriss was a Soviet Russian world champion epee fencer.-Fencing career:He trained at the Armed Forces sports society in Kiev...
- Viktor Modzolevsky
- Iosif Vitebsky
- Aleksey NikanchikovAleksey NikanchikovAleksey Nikanchikov was a Soviet fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Yury SmolyakovYury SmolyakovYury Smolyakov is a Soviet Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Sweden
- Dicki SörensenDicki SörensenDicki Sörensen is a Swedish fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Orvar LindwallOrvar LindwallOrvar Lindwall is a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Carl von EssenCarl von EssenCarl von Essen is a Swedish fencer and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he won a gold medal in épée with the Swedish team.-References:...
- Lars-Erik LarssonLars-Erik Larsson (fencer)Lars-Erik Larsson is a Swedish fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Rolf EdlingRolf EdlingRolf Edling is a Swedish fencer and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he won a gold medal in épée with the Swedish team.-References:...
Switzerland
- Denys ChamayDenys ChamayDenys Chamay is a Swiss fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Peter LötscherPeter LötscherPeter Lötscher is a Swiss fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Christian KauterChristian KauterChristian Kauter is a Swiss fencer. He won a silver medal in the team épée event at the 1972 Summer Olympics and a bronze in the same event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alexandre BretholzAlexandre BretholzAlexandre Bretholz is a Swiss fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Michel SteiningerMichel SteiningerMichel Steininger is a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
United States
- Paul PesthyPaul PesthyPaul Pesthy was an American modern pentathlete and fencer. He won a silver medal in the team pentathlon event at the 1964 Summer Olympics....
- Stephen NetburnStephen NetburnStephen Netburn is an American fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- David MicahnikDavid MicahnikDavid Micahnik is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Daniel CantillonDaniel CantillonDaniel Cantillon is an American fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Robert BeckRobert Beck (pentathlete)Robert Beck is an American modern pentathlete and fencer. He won bronze medals in the individual and team modern pentathlon events at the 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
West Germany
- Dieter JungDieter JungDieter Jung is a German fencer. He competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Franz RompzaFranz RompzaFranz Rompza is a German fencer. He represented the Unified Team of Germany at the 1964 Summer Olympics and West Germany at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Fritz ZimmermannFritz ZimmermannFritz Zimmermann is a German fencer. He represented the Unified Team of Germany at the 1960 Summer Olympics and West Germany at the 1968 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Max GeuterMax GeuterMax Geuter is a German fencer. He represented the Unified Team of Germany in 1964 and West Germany in 1968 and 1972 in the team épée events.-References:...
- Paul GnaierPaul GnaierPaul Gnaier is a German Olympic fencer. He represented the Unified Team of Germany in 1960 and 1964 and West Germany in 1968.-References:...