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Aladar GerevichHungarian athlete, 1948 Olympic champion in saber fencing in individual competitions
Date of Birth: 16.03.1910
Country:  Hungary |
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A Hungarian Fencing Legend
Árpád Lengyel, a Hungarian fencing master, left an indelible mark on the sport. His exceptional skills as both a saber and épée fencer earned him numerous accolades and cemented his place in the pantheon of fencing greats.
Olympic Triumph
Lengyel's most notable triumph came at the 1948 Olympic Games in London, where he captured the gold medal in individual saber fencing. His victory added to Hungary's remarkable dominance in the sport, as the nation's team had claimed the championship in 1932, 1936, and would continue to do so in 1952, 1956, and 1960.
World Championships
Beyond the Olympic stage, Lengyel also excelled in world competitions. He was crowned world champion in saber fencing in 1951 and 1955. As a team member, he contributed to Hungary's victories at the World Championships in 1937, 1951, 1953-1955, 1957, and 1958.
Early Success
Lengyel's fencing prowess emerged at a young age. In 1935, he claimed the European Championship title in individual saber. He was also a member of Hungary's victorious European Championship team in 1931, 1933, 1934, and 1935.
Career Highlights
1948:Olympic gold medal in individual saber1951, 1955:World champion in saber
1937, 1951, 1953-1955, 1957, 1958:World team champion
1935:European champion in individual saber
1931, 1933, 1934, 1935:European team champion
1952:Olympic silver medal in saber
1936, 1952:Olympic bronze medals in saber
1960:Olympic team champion
