Fencing at the 1948 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 1948 Summer Olympics
programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 30, 1948 to July 31, 1948. 82 fencers from 15 nations competed.
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Netherlands
Switzerland
United States
Uruguay
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 1948 Summer Olympics
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics
At the 1948 Summer Olympics, seven fencing events were contested, six for men and one for women.-Medal summary:-Medal table:-Participating nations:A total of 294 fencers from 30 nations competed at the London Games:...
programme. It was the seventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 30, 1948 to July 31, 1948. 82 fencers from 15 nations competed.
Rosters
Argentina- José RodríguezJosé Rodríguez (fencer)José Rodríguez was an Argentine fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Fulvio GalimiFulvio GalimiFulvio Galimi is an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Manuel TorrenteManuel TorrenteManuel Torrente was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Félix GalimiFélix GalimiFélix Galimi was an Argentine Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1964 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Belgium
- Georges de BourguignonGeorges de BourguignonGeorges de Bourguignon was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Henri PaternósterHenri PaternósterHenri Paternóster was a Belgian Olympic 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:...
- Raymond BruRaymond BruRaymond Bru was a Belgian fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- André Van De Werve De VorsselaerAndré Van De Werve De VorsselaerAndré Van De Werve De Vorsselaer was a Belgian fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1948 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:...
Canada
- Robert DesjarlaisRobert DesjarlaisRobert Desjarlais was a Canadian Olympic fencer. He competed in the three team events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- George PouliotGeorge PouliotGeorge Pouliot was a Canadian Olympic fencer. He competed in five events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alf HornAlf HornAlf Horn was a Canadian Olympic fencer. He competed in five events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Roland AsselinRoland AsselinRoland Asselin was a Canadian fencer. He competed at the 1948, 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Denmark
- Ivan RubenIvan RubenIvan Ruben was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ole AlbrechtsenOle AlbrechtsenOle Albrechtsen was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Aage Leidersdorff
- Tage JørgensenTage JørgensenTage Jørgensen was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ivan Osiier
- Flemming VöggFlemming VöggFlemming Vögg was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Egypt
- 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....
- Salah DessoukiSalah DessoukiSalah Dessouki is an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- 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:...
- Mahmoud Ahmed AbdinMahmoud Ahmed AbdinMahmoud Ahmed Abdin was an Egyptian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Finland
- Kauko JalkanenKauko JalkanenKauko Jalkanen was a Finnish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nils SjöblomNils SjöblomNils Sjöblom was a Finnish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Erkki KerttulaErkki KerttulaErkki Kerttula was a Finnish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Heikki RaitioHeikki RaitioHeikki Raitio was a Finnish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
France
- André BoninAndré BoninAndré Bonin was a French fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- 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
- René BougnolRené BougnolRené Bougnol was a French fencer. He won two gold medals and a silver at three different Olympics in the team foil event.-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:...
Great Britain
- René PaulRené PaulRené Paul was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- Arthur SmithArthur Smith (fencer)Arthur Smith was a British fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Harold CookeHarold CookeHarold Cooke was a British Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Emrys Lloyd
- Pierre TurquetPierre TurquetPierre Turquet was a British Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Luke WendonLuke WendonLuke Wendon was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Greece
- Athanasios NanopoulosAthanasios NanopoulosAthanasios Nanopoulos was a Greek Olympic fencer. He competed in five events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Stefanos Zintzos
- Ioannis KaramazakisIoannis KaramazakisIoannis Karamazakis was a Greek Olympic fencer. He competed in six events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Konstantinos BembisKonstantinos BembisKonstantinos Bembis was a Greek Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Hungary
- Béla BayBéla BayBéla Bay was a Hungarian fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- 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...
- József HátszeghyJózsef HátszeghyJózsef Hátszeghy was a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Lajos Maszlay
- Pál DunayPál DunayPál Dunay was a Hungarian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Endre Palócz
Ireland
- Owen TuohyOwen TuohyOwen Tuohy is an Irish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Patrick DuffyPatrick Duffy (fencer)Patrick Duffy is an Irish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Tom SmithTom Smith (fencer)Tom Smith was an Irish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nick ThuillierNick ThuillierNick Thuillier was an Irish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer 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:...
- 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:...
- Giuliano NostiniGiuliano NostiniGiuliano Nostini was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Giorgio Pellini
- Saverio Ragno
Netherlands
- Willem van den BergWillem van den BergWillem van den Berg was a Dutch Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Henny ter WeerHenny ter WeerHenny ter Weer was a Dutch Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and the team sabre events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Frans MosmanFrans MosmanFrans Mosman was a Dutch Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1928, 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Eddy KuijpersEddy KuijpersEddy Kuijpers was a Dutch Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil and sabre events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Switzerland
- Gottfried von MeissGottfried von MeissGottfried von Meiss was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Roger StirnRoger StirnRoger Stirn was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Walter HörningWalter HörningWalter Hörning was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Georg SchlöpferGeorg SchlöpferGeorg Schlöpfer was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jean RubliJean RubliJean Rubli was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
United States
- 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...
- Dean CetruloDean CetruloDean Cetrulo was an American Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Dernell Every
- Silvio GiolitoSilvio GiolitoSilvio Giolito was an American Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Nate Lubell
- Austin ProkopAustin ProkopAustin Prokop was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Uruguay
- Daniel RossiDaniel Rossi (fencer)Daniel Rossi was a Uruguayan Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jaime UcarJaime UcarJaime Ucar was a Uruguayan Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Sergio IesiSergio IesiSergio Iesi was a Uruguayan Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Juan PaladinoJuan PaladinoJuan Paladino is a Uruguayan Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1948 and 1960 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- César GallardoCésar GallardoCésar Gallardo was a Uruguayan Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...