Switzerland at the 1948 Summer Olympics
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Switzerland
competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
in London
, England
. 181 competitors, 173 men and 8 women, took part in 92 events in 19 sports.
Men's foil
Men's team foil
Men's épée
Men's team épée
Men's sabre
Men's team sabre
Women's foil
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, England, United Kingdom. After a 12-year hiatus because of World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. 181 competitors, 173 men and 8 women, took part in 92 events in 19 sports.
Fencing
19 fencers, 16 men and 3 women, represented Switzerland in 1948.Men's foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's foil
The men's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 3, 1948 to August 4, 1948. 63 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Georg SchlöpferGeorg SchlöpferGeorg Schlöpfer was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events 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:...
- Jean RubliJean RubliJean Rubli was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
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...
- 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:...
Men's épée
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's épée
The men's épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the tenth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 7, 1948 to August 9, 1948. 66 fencers from 25 nations competed.-Results:...
- Oswald Zappelli
- René LipsRené LipsRené Lips was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Rudolf SpillmannRudolf SpillmannRudolf Spillmann was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team épée
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team épée
The men's team épée was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 5, 1948 to August 6, 1948...
- François ThiébaudFrançois ThiébaudFrançois Thiébaud was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, René LipsRené LipsRené Lips was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Jean HauertJean HauertJean Hauert was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Oswald Zappelli, Otto Rüfenacht, Michel ChamayMichel ChamayMichel Chamay was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's sabre
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's sabre
The men's sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eleventh appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 12, 1948 to August 13, 1948. 60 fencers from 24 nations competed.-Results:...
- Walter WidemannWalter WidemannWalter Widemann was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Otto GreterOtto GreterOtto Greter was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alphonse RückstuhlAlphonse RückstuhlAlphonse Rückstuhl was a Swiss fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Men's team sabre
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Men's team sabre
The men's team sabre was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the eighth appearance of the event. The competition was held from August 10, 1948 to August 11, 1948...
- René TurianRené TurianRené Turian was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team sabre event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Alphonse RückstuhlAlphonse RückstuhlAlphonse Rückstuhl was a Swiss fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Otto GreterOtto GreterOtto Greter was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team sabre events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, Walter WidemannWalter WidemannWalter Widemann was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Women's foil
Fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Women's foil
The women's foil was one of seven fencing events on the fencing at the 1948 Summer Olympics programme. It was the fifth appearance of the event. The competition was held from July 31, 1948 to August 2, 1948. 39 fencers from 15 nations competed.-Results:...
- Anna Klupfel
- Hedwig RiederHedwig RiederHedwig Rieder was a Swiss fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil events at the 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Victoria HagemannVictoria HagemannVictoria Hagemann was a Swiss Olympic fencer. She competed in the women's individual foil event at the 1948 Summer Olympics.-References:...