Giancarlo Cornaggia Medici
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Giancarlo Cornaggia-Medici (December 16, 1904 – November 23, 1970) was an Italian
fencer
and Olympic champion in épée competition.
He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1932 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles
.
He received a gold medal in épée team in 1928 and in 1936, and a silver medal in 1932.
Italy
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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...
and Olympic champion in épée competition.
He received a gold medal in épée individual at the 1932 Summer Olympics
1932 Summer Olympics
The 1932 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the X Olympiad, was a major world wide multi-athletic event which was celebrated in 1932 in Los Angeles, California, United States. No other cities made a bid to host these Olympics. Held during the worldwide Great Depression, many nations...
in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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He received a gold medal in épée team in 1928 and in 1936, and a silver medal in 1932.