Émile Coste

French fencer and Olympic champion

Émile Coste - French fencer and Olympic champion
Born

February 2nd, 1862
163 years ago

Died

1927
98 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Competed in fencing disciplines and achieved notable success at international competitions. Played a prominent role in the development of modern fencing techniques. Became an Olympic gold medalist at the 1900 Paris Olympics, contributing to the popularity of the sport in France and beyond.

Won a gold medal in fencing at the 1900 Paris Olympics

Helped popularize modern fencing techniques

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