Lucien Mérignac

French fencer and Olympic champion

Lucien Mérignac - French fencer and Olympic champion
Born

October 5th, 1873
151 years ago

Died

1941
84 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Competed in the men's individual foil event at the 1900 Summer Olympics. Secured a gold medal in the 1900 Paris Olympics, marking a significant achievement in the sport of fencing. Contributed to the development of French fencing techniques and tradition.

Won gold in men's individual foil at 1900 Olympics

Participated in the inaugural Olympic fencing events

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