Axel Birnbaum
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Axel Birnbaum is an Austrian fencer
. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1988 Summer Olympics
. His father, Udo Birnbaum
, also competed at the Olympics for Austria.
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 in the individual épée event at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
. His father, Udo Birnbaum
Udo Birnbaum
Udo Birnbaum is an Austrian modern pentathlete and fencer. He competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics. His son, Axel Birnbaum, fenced at the 1988 Summer Olympics.-References:...
, also competed at the Olympics for Austria.