Carl Forssell
Swedish fencer, Olympic medalist
Born
October 25th, 1917
107 years ago
Died
2005
20 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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A prominent Swedish fencer, competed in foil, épée, and sabre disciplines. Participated in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, securing a bronze medal in the team foil event. Contributed to Sweden's reputation in the sport during a period of significant competition.
Won a bronze medal in team foil at the 1948 Olympics
Competed in multiple fencing disciplines
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