Egon Franke (fencer) explained

Egon Franke
Birth Date:23 October 1935
Birth Place:Gleiwitz, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
Death Place:Torino, Italy
Sport:Fencing
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Egon Johann Franke (23 October 1935 – 30 March 2022) was a Polish fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition. He won a gold medal in the individual foil at the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.[1] He also received a team silver medal in 1964 and a bronze medal in 1968.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.databaseolympics.com/games/gamessport.htm?g=16&sp=FEN "1964 Summer Olympics  - Tokyo, Japan  - Fencing"
  2. Web site: Egon Franke Olympic Results . https://web.archive.org/web/20200417193206/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/fr/egon-franke-1.html . dead . 17 April 2020 . 4 November 2010 . sports-reference.com.