Mario Aldo Montano
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Mario Aldo Montano is an Italian fencer
. He won a gold and two silver medals in the team sabre
at three different Olympic Games. He is the son of fencer Aldo Montano
who competed for Italy at the 1936
and 1948 Summer Olympics
. His son, also called Aldo Montano, competed at the 2004
and 2008 Summer Olympics
.
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 won a gold and two silver medals in the team sabre
Sabre (fencing)
The sabre is one of the three weapons of modern sport fencing, and is alternatively spelled saber in American English. The sabre differs from the other modern fencing weapons, the épée and foil, in that it is possible to score with the edge of the blade; for this reason, sabreur movements and...
at three different Olympic Games. He is the son of fencer Aldo Montano
Aldo Montano (fencer born 1910)
Aldo Montano was an Italian fencer. He won a silver medal in the team sabre event at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics. His son, Mario Aldo Montano, and grandson Aldo Montano, also competed at the Olympic Games for Italy as fencers.-References:...
who competed for Italy at the 1936
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
and 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...
. His son, also called Aldo Montano, competed at the 2004
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad, was a premier international multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece from August 13 to August 29, 2004 with the motto Welcome Home. 10,625 athletes competed, some 600 more than expected, accompanied by 5,501 team...
and 2008 Summer Olympics
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
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