Fred Linkmeyer
Encyclopedia
Fred Linkmeyer, an American
fencer
, was a 3-time national épée champion.
He fenced primarily in Los Angeles
, where he attended the University of Southern California
. He graduated from USC in 1931.
The USFA sanctioned USC Linkmeyer Invitational is held annually in his honor by the USC Fencing Club
.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
fencer
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...
, was a 3-time national épée champion.
He fenced primarily in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, where he attended the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
. He graduated from USC in 1931.
The USFA sanctioned USC Linkmeyer Invitational is held annually in his honor by the USC Fencing Club
USC Fencing Club
The University of Southern California Fencing Club has a long and colorful history. Founded in 1926, the Club has been home to a number of world class fencers and has won multiple championships. The USC Fencing Club is one of many U.S...
.
See also
- FencingFencingFencing, 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...
- USFAUSFAUSFA may refer to:* U.S. Fire Arms Manufacturing Company* United States Football Alliance* United States Fencing Association* United States Fire Administration, a United States government agency* United States Food Administration...
- USFA Hall of FameUSFA Hall of FameThis 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:...