Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – Men's team foil
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The men's team foil was one of seven fencing
events on the programme for fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics
. It was the third appearance of the event.
The competition was held from Thursday June 27, 1924 to Sunday June 30, 1924. 12 teams, composed of 67 fencers, competed.
Argentina
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
France
Great Britain
Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
Spain
Switzerland
United States
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Pool D
Pool E
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Belgium won its match against Argentina on touches, 61–56.
Pool A
Pool B
Hungary won its match against Argentina on touches, 58–57.
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...
events on the programme for fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics
Fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics
At the 1924 Summer Olympics, seven fencing events were contested. A women's event, the individual foil, was held for the first time.After the Olympic Games, an Italian and a Hungarian settled a scoring controversy with a real duel...
. It was the third appearance of the event.
The competition was held from Thursday June 27, 1924 to Sunday June 30, 1924. 12 teams, composed of 67 fencers, competed.
Rosters
Each team could have up to eight members. Four were selected for each match.Argentina
- Horacio CascoHoracio CascoHoracio Casco was an Argentine fencer. He competed in the foil and sabre competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Roberto LarrazRoberto LarrazRoberto Larraz was an Argentine fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Luis LucchettiLuis LucchettiLuis Lucchetti was an Argentine fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team foil competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ángel SantamarinaÁngel SantamarinaÁngel Santamarina was an Argentine fencer. He competed in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Austria
- Richard BrünnerRichard BrünnerRichard Brünner was an Austrian fencer. He competed in the foil competitions at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Kurt EttingerKurt EttingerKurt Ettinger was an Austrian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil competitions at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alois GottfriedAlois GottfriedAlois Gottfried was an Austrian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ernst HuberErnst HuberErnst Huber was an Austrian fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Heinz PhillipHeinz PhillipHeinz Phillip was an Austrian fencer. He competed in the team foil competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Belgium
- Marcel BerreMarcel BerréMarcel Berré was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Désiré Beurain
- Charles CrahayCharles CrahayCharles Crahay was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Albert De RoockerAlbert De RoockerAlbert De Roocker was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a silver medal in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Orphile Fernand De Montigny
- Maurice Van DammeMaurice Van DammeMaurice Van Damme was a Belgian Olympic fencer. He won a silver and bronze medal at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Denmark
- Jens BerthelsenJens BerthelsenJens Berthelsen was a Danish fencer. He competed at three Olympic Games. His father, Jens Peter Berthelsen, was also an Olympic fencer.-References:...
- Svend MunckSvend MunckSvend Munck was a Danish fencer. He competed in the sabre and foil events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Ivan Osiier
- Erik SjøqvistErik SjøqvistErik Sjøqvist was a Danish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil competitions at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
France
- Philippe CattiauPhilippe CattiauPhilippe Cattiau was a French fencer who won a total of eight Olympic medals between 1920 and 1936.He was born in Saint-Malo in Brittany....
- Jacques CoutrotJacques CoutrotJacques Coutrot was a French fencer. He won medals in the foil competition at two Olympic Games. He was the President of the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime from 1949 to 1952.-References:...
- Guy De LugetGuy de LugetGuy de Luget was a French Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal in the foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Roger DucretRoger DucretRoger Ducret was a French fencer and olympic champion.He received three gold medals at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, in foil individual, in foil team, and in épée team.-See also:...
- Lucien GaudinLucien GaudinLucien Gaudin was a French fencer and olympic champion both in foil and in épée competition....
- Henri JobierHenri JobierHenri Jobier was a French Olympic fencer. He won a gold medal in the foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- André Labattut
- Josef Peroteaux
Great Britain
- Philip DoynePhilip DoynePhilip Doyne was a British fencer. He competed at two Olympic Games.-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:...
- Edgar SeligmanEdgar Seligman-External links:****...
- Frederick SherriffFrederick SherriffFrederick Sherriff was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at two Olympic Games.-References:...
- Roland WilloughbyRoland WilloughbyRoland Willoughby was a British Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Hungary
- László Berti
- István Lichteneckert
- Sándor PóstaSándor PóstaSandor Posta was a Hungarian fencer and Olympic champion in the sabre competition.He received a gold medal in sabre individual at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, and a silver medal in team ...
- Zoltán Schenker
- Ödön TersztyanszkyÖdön TersztyánszkyÖdön Tersztyánszky was a Hungarian fencer and olympic champion in sabre competition.He received a gold medal in sabre individual and in sabre team at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam....
Italy
- Valentino ArgentoValentino ArgentoValentino Argento was an Italian fencer. He competed in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Aldo BoniAldo BoniAldo Boni was an Italian fencer. He competed at the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Dante CarnielDante CarnielDante Carniel was an Italian Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Giorgio ChiavacciGiorgio ChiavacciGiorgio Chiavacci was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal in the team foil competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Luigi CuomoLuigi CuomoLuigi Cuomo was an Italian fencer. He competed in the team foil competition at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Giulio Guadini
- Giorgio PessinaGiorgio PessinaGiorgio Pessina was an Italian fencer. He won a gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and a silver at the 1932 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Oreste Puliti
Netherlands
- Adrianus 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...
- Paul KunzePaul KunzePaul Kunze was a Dutch fencer. He competed at three Olympic Games.-References:...
- Nicolaas NederpeldNicolaas NederpeldNicolaas Nederpeld was a Dutch fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Félix VigevenoFélix VigevenoFélix Vigeveno was a Dutch fencer. He competed at three Olympic Games.-References:...
- 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:...
Spain
- Félix de PomésFélix de PomésFélix de Pomés was a Spanish fencer and film actor. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics. Later, he appeared in 72 films between 1928 and 1967.-Selected filmography:...
- Juan DelgadoJuan DelgadoJuan Delgado was a Spanish fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Diego DíezDiego DíezDiego Díez was a Spanish fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Domingo GarcíaDomingo García (fencer)Domingo García was a Spanish fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Santiago GarcíaSantiago García (fencer)Santiago García was a Spanish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Switzerland
- John AlbaretJohn AlbaretJohn Albaret was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1920, 1924 and 1928 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Constantin AntoniadesConstantin AntoniadesConstantin Antoniades was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1924 and 1936 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- 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:...
- Édouard FittingÉdouard FittingÉdouard Fitting was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at four Olympic Games.-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....
- Charles RochatCharles RochatCharles Rochat was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
United States
- Philip AllisonPhilip AllisonPhilip Allison was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Burke BoyceBurke BoyceBurke Boyce was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- George BreedGeorge BreedGeorge Breed was an American Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1912 and 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- George CalnanGeorge CalnanGeorge Charles Calnan was a United States Navy officer who also competed for the United States as a fencer...
- Thomas JeterThomas Jeter (fencer)Thomas Jeter was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
- Alfred WalkerAlfred Walker (fencer)Alfred Walker was an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the team foil event at the 1924 Summer Olympics.-References:...
Round 1
The top two teams in each pool advanced. Each team played each other team in its pool, unless a match was unnecessary as it would not alter qualification. Each team match included 16 bouts: four fencers from one team faced four fencers from the other team once apiece. Bouts were to five touches.Pool A
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | |||
1 | |
Walkover | Q | ||||||
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Walkover | Q |
Pool B
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | ||||
1 | |
1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | Q | ||||
2 | |
1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | Q | ||||
3 | |
0 | 2 | 11 | 21 |
Pool C
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | ||||
1 | |
1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | Q | ||||
2 | |
1 | 0 | 10 | 6 | Q | ||||
3 | |
0 | 2 | 10 | 22 |
Pool D
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | |||
1 | |
Walkover | Q | ||||||
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Walkover | Q |
Pool E
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | |||
1 | |
Walkover | Q | ||||||
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Walkover | Q |
Quarterfinals
The top two teams in each pool advanced. Each team played each other team in its pool. Each team match included 16 bouts: four fencers from one team faced four fencers from the other team once apiece. Bouts were to five touches.Pool A
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | |||||
1 | |
3 | 0 | 41 | 7 | Q | |||||
2 | |
2 | 1 | 22 | 26 | Q | |||||
3 | |
1 | 2 | 21 | 27 | ||||||
4 | |
0 | 3 | 12 | 36 |
Pool B
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | ||||
1 | |
2 | 0 | 27 | 5 | Q | ||||
2 | |
1 | 1 | 11 | 21 | Q | ||||
3 | |
0 | 2 | 10 | 22 |
Pool C
Belgium won its match against Argentina on touches, 61–56.
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | ||||
1 | |
2 | 0 | 20 | 12 | Q | ||||
2 | |
1 | 1 | 19 | 13 | Q | ||||
3 | |
0 | 2 | 9 | 23 |
Semifinals
The top two teams in each pool advanced. Each team played each other team in its pool, unless the match was unnecessary to decide qualification. Each team match included 16 bouts: four fencers from one team faced four fencers from the other team once apiece. Bouts were to five touches.Pool A
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | ||||
1 | |
1 | 0 | 12 | 4 | Q | ||||
2 | |
1 | 0 | 9 | 7 | Q | ||||
3 | |
0 | 2 | 11 | 21 |
Pool B
Hungary won its match against Argentina on touches, 58–57.
Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | Qual. | ||||
1 | |
2 | 0 | 27 | 5 | Q | ||||
2 | |
1 | 1 | 10 | 22 | Q | ||||
3 | |
0 | 2 | 11 | 21 |
Final
Each team played each other team. Each team match included 16 bouts: four fencers from one team faced four fencers from the other team once apiece. Bouts were to five touches.Rank | Team | Match wins | Match losses | Bout wins | Bout losses | |||||
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2 | 0 | 27 | 5 | ||||||
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1 | 1 | 12 | 20 | ||||||
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0 | 2 | 9 | 23 | ||||||
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Did not finish |