Julius Thomson (fencer)
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Julius Thomson was a German Olympic fencer
. He competed at the 1912
and 1928 Summer Olympics
. He was the twin brother of Hans Thomson
, who also competed for Germany at the Olympics in fencing.
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 1912
1912 Summer Olympics
The 1912 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the V Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Stockholm, Sweden, between 5 May and 27 July 1912. Twenty-eight nations and 2,407 competitors, including 48 women, competed in 102 events in 14 sports...
and 1928 Summer Olympics
1928 Summer Olympics
The 1928 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the IX Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1928 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam had bid for the 1920 and 1924 Olympic Games, but had to give way to war-victim Antwerp, Belgium, and Pierre de...
. He was the twin brother of Hans Thomson
Hans Thomson
Hans Thomson was a German Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1912 and 1928 Summer Olympics. He was the twin brother of Julius Thomson, who also competed for Germany at the Olympics in fencing.- References :...
, who also competed for Germany at the Olympics in fencing.