Richard Stone (fencer)
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Richard Stone is an Australian fencer
. He competed in the individual épée event at the 1956 Summer Olympics
and the individual and team épée events at the 1960 Summer Olympics
. In latter life he was a sportsmaster at the Church of England Grammar School in Brisbane (now the Anglican Church Grammar School).
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 1956 Summer Olympics
1956 Summer Olympics
The 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in Melbourne, Australia, in 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which could not be held in Australia due to quarantine regulations...
and the individual and team épée events at the 1960 Summer Olympics
1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held from August 25 to September 11, 1960 in Rome, Italy...
. In latter life he was a sportsmaster at the Church of England Grammar School in Brisbane (now the Anglican Church Grammar School).