Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics - Men's team épée
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The men's team épée was a fencing
event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics
programme. It was the third appearance of the event.
Eleven nations competed.
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
France
Great Britain
Italy
Netherlands
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerlands
United States
Fencing
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event held as part of the Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics
Fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics
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programme. It was the third appearance of the event.
Eleven nations competed.
Rosters
Belgium- Ernest GeversErnest GeversErnest Gevers was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won two silver medals in the team épée competitions at the 1920 and the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Paul AnspachPaul AnspachPaul Anspach was a Belgian épée and foil fencer.Anspach competed in four Olympiads for the Belgian fencing team .-Early life:Anspach was born in Burcht, Belgium on 1 April 1882....
- Félix, Count Goblet d'Alviella
- Victor BoinVictor BoinVictor Boin was a Belgian freestyle swimmer, water polo player, and épée fencer who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics in the 1912 Summer Olympics, and in the 1920 Summer Olympics.Boin was born in Brussels...
- Joseph De CraeckerJoseph De CraeckerJoseph De Craecker was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won two silver medals in the team épée competitions at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Léon TomLéon TomLéon Tom was a Belgian Olympic fencer and bobsledder. He won two silver medals in the team épée competition at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics. He also competed in the bobsleigh event at the 1928 Winter Olympics.-References:...
- Philippe Le Hardy de BeaulieuPhilippe Le Hardy de BeaulieuPhilippe Le Hardy de Beaulieu was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal at the 1906 and 1912 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Czechoslovakia
- Jan ČernohorskýJan ČernohorskýJan Černohorský was a Czech Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Otakar ŠvorčíkOtakar ŠvorčíkOtakar Švorčík was a Czech fencer. He competed at three Olympic Games.-References:...
- Zdeněk VávraZdeněk VávraZdeněk Vávra was an Olympic fencer who competed for Bohemia in 1912 and Czechoslovakia in 1920.-References:...
- Josef JungmannJosef Jungmann (fencer)Josef Jungmann was a Czech fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- Josef JavůrekJosef JavůrekJosef Javůrek was a Czech fencer. He competed at three Olympic Games.-References:...
Denmark
- Otto BærentzenOtto BærentzenOtto Bærentzen was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ejnar LevisonEjnar LevisonEjnar Levison was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- Ivan Osiier
- Poul Rasmussen
- Aage Berntsen
- Georg HegnerGeorg HegnerGeorg Hegner was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in four events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
France
- Alexandre LippmannAlexandre LippmannAlexandre Lippmann was a French Olympic epee fencer.-Olympics:He competed in 3 Olympiads for France, winning 5 medals, including 2 golds....
- Gustave BuchardGustave BuchardGustave Buchard was a French fencer who took part in the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp.Bushard won two Olympic medals in fencing at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp. He came in third place in both the individual and team epee.- External links :*...
- Georges TrombertGeorges TrombertGeorges Trombert was a French fencer. He won two silver medals and a bronze at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Georges CasanovaGeorges CasanovaGeorges Casanova was a French fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Émile MoureauÉmile MoureauÉmile Moureau was a French Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gaston Amson
Great Britain
- Jack Blake
- George BurtGeorge Burt (fencer)Sir George Mowlem Burt was a British businessman and fencer, as well as a descendant of George Burt and John Mowlem. Born in Westminster, he was educated at Clifton College, where he first took up fencing...
- Martin HoltMartin HoltMartin Holt was a British fencer. He won two silver medals in the team épée competitions at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Robert MontgomerieRobert Montgomerie (fencer)Robert Montgomerie was a British fencer. He won two silver medals in the team épée competitions at the 1908 and 1912 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Charles NotleyCharles NotleyCharles Notley was a British fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- Edgar SeligmanEdgar Seligman-External links:****...
Italy
- Nedo NadiNedo NadiNedo Nadi was an Italian fencer, widely regarded as one of, if not, the best ever. He is the only fencer to win a gold medal in each of the three weapons at a single Olympic Games and won the most gold medals ever at a single Games - five...
- Aldo NadiAldo NadiAldo Nadi is considered among the greatest fencers of all time.Aldo was born into a fencing family in Livorno, Italy, and both Aldo and his brother Nedo Nadi were fencers from a very young age...
- Abelardo OlivierAbelardo OlivierAbelardo Olivier was an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal at the 1908 Summer Olympics and two golds at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Dino UrbaniDino UrbaniDino Urbani was an Italian fencer who took part in the 1920 Olympics in Antwerp.Urbani was Olympic champion in fencing twice. He was part of the Italian team that won the team competitions both in epee and foil.-References:...
- Tommaso Costantino
- Tullio BozzaTullio BozzaTullio Bozza was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Giovanni CanovaGiovanni CanovaGiovanni Canova was an Italian Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1920 Summer Olympics and a bronze at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Andrea Marrazzi
- Antonio Allocchio
Netherlands
- Arie de JongAdrianus de JongAdrianus Egbert Willem "Adriaan" "Arie" de Jong was a Dutch artillery army officer who fenced at five Olympics between 1906 and 1928 and won five bronze medals...
- Willem Hubert van BlijenburghWillem Hubert van BlijenburghWillem Hubert van Blijenburgh was a Dutch fencer. He won three bronze medals.-References:...
- George van RossemGeorge van RossemGeorge van Rossem was a Dutch fencer. He won a silver and three bronze medals. He was the President of the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime from 1925 to 1928.-References:...
- Salomon Zeldenrust
- Henri Wijnoldy-DaniëlsHenri Wijnoldy-DaniëlsHenri Wijnoldy-Daniëls was a Dutch fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team sabre events at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Jetze DoormanJetze DoormanJetze Doorman was a Dutch Olympic fencer. He won four bronze medals. He also competed in the modern pentathlon at the 1912 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Portugal
- António de MenezesAntónio de MenezesAntónio de Menezes was a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed three Olympic Games.-References:...
- Jorge de PaivaJorge de PaivaJorge de Paiva was a Portuguese fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Rui Mayer
- João SassettiJoão SassettiJoão Sassetti was a Portuguese fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Henrique da SilveiraHenrique da SilveiraHenrique da Silveira was a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Frederico ParedesFrederico ParedesFrederico Paredes was a Portuguese fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team épée competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Manuel QueirózManuel QueirózManuel Queiróz was a Portuguese Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Sweden
- Nils HellstenNils Hellsten (fencer)Nils Hellsten was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the individual épée event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Gustaf LindblomGustaf Lindblom (fencer)Gustaf Lindblom was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
- Bertil UgglaBertil UgglaBertil Uggla was a Swedish athlete, modern pentathlete, and fencer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1912 he finished shared third in pole vault...
- David WarholmDavid WarholmDavid Warholm was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Switzerlands
- Henri JacquetHenri JacquetHenri Jacquet was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Léopold MontagnierLéopold MontagnierLéopold Montagnier was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Franz WilhelmFranz WilhelmFranz Wilhelm was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team épée event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Frédéric FittingFrédéric FittingFrédéric Fitting was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the Summer Olympic Games of 1920, 1924, 1928, and 1936.His brother, Édouard Fitting, and sister, Emma Fitting, were also Olympic fencers....
- Eugène EmpeytaEugène EmpeytaEugène Empeyta was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. He was also the President of the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime from 1929 to 1932.-References:...
- Louis de TriboletLouis de TriboletLouis de Tribolet was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- John AlbaretJohn AlbaretJohn Albaret was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Édouard FittingÉdouard FittingÉdouard Fitting was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-References:...
United States
- William RussellWilliam Russell (fencer)William Russell was an American fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ray Dutcher
- Henry Breckinridge
- Arthur LyonArthur LyonArthur Lyon was an American Olympic fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Robert SearsRobert SearsRobert Sears was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Harold RaynerHarold RaynerHarold Rayner was an American Olympic fencer and modern pentathlete. He won a bronze medal in the team foil event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Semifinals
| Pool A | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Team | Wins | Losses | Qual. |
| 1 | 4 | 0 | Q | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | Q | |
| 3 | 2 | 3 | Q | |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 5 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Pool B | ||||
| Place | Team | Wins | Losses | Qual. |
| 1 | 4 | 1 | Q | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | Q | |
| 3 | 1 | Q | ||
| 4 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 5 | 1 | 4 | ||
| 6 | 0 | 4 | ||
Final
| Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Team | Wins | Losses |
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5 | 0 | |
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4 | 1 | |
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2 | 2 | |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| 6 | 0 | 5 | |