Ioannis Poulos
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Ioannis Poulos was a Greek
fencer
. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics
in Athens
.
Poulos competed in the amateur foil event
. He placed fourth of four in his preliminary group after losing all of his bouts, to Henri Callot
, Henri Delaborde
, and Perikles Pierrakos-Mavromichalis
. This put him in a tie for seventh overall, with Georgios Balakakis
who was fourth in the other preliminary group.
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
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...
. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics
1896 Summer Olympics
The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, was a multi-sport event celebrated in Athens, Greece, from April 6 to April 15, 1896. It was the first international Olympic Games held in the Modern era...
in Athens
Athens
Athens , is the capital and largest city of Greece. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world's oldest cities, as its recorded history spans around 3,400 years. Classical Athens was a powerful city-state...
.
Poulos competed in the amateur foil event
Fencing at the 1896 Summer Olympics - Men's foil
The men's foil was one of three fencing events on the Fencing at the 1896 Summer Olympics programme. It was held on the second day of competition, 7 April. Eight fencers took part, with the preliminary fencing involving a round-robin held in two groups. The first group was...
. He placed fourth of four in his preliminary group after losing all of his bouts, to Henri Callot
Henri Callot
Henri Callot was a French fencer. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens.Callot won the silver medal in the amateur foil event. He went undefeated in his preliminary round group, defeating Henri Delaborde, Perikles Pierrakos-Mavromichalis, and Ioannis Poulos...
, Henri Delaborde
Henri Delaborde (fencer)
Henri Delaborde was a French fencer. He competed at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens and the 1900 Summer Olympics.In 1896, Delaborde competed in the amateur foil event. He placed third of four in his preliminary group after winning one bout, against Ioannis Poulos, and losing the other two, to...
, and Perikles Pierrakos-Mavromichalis
Perikles Pierrakos-Mavromichalis
Periklis Pierrakos-Mavromichalis , also known as Mavromichalis-Pierrakos, was a Greek officer and politician.He was the son of general Antonios Mavromichalis, of the famed Maniot Pierrakos clan...
. This put him in a tie for seventh overall, with Georgios Balakakis
Georgios Balakakis
Georgios Balakakis was a Greek fencer. He competed at the 1896 and 1906 Summer Olympics.Balakakis competed in the amateur foil event. He placed fourth of four in his preliminary group after losing all of his bouts, to Eugène-Henri Gravelotte, Konstantinos Komninos-Miliotis, and Athanasios Vouros...
who was fourth in the other preliminary group.