Siegfried Flesch

Austrian Fencer and Olympian

Siegfried Flesch - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1872
Born

1872
154 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Austria

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An accomplished fencer, competed in the individual foil event at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Flesch secured numerous national championships in Austria and contributed to the prominence of fencing in the country during the early 20th century. He was recognized for his technical skill and competitive spirit.

Competed in individual foil at the 1936 Olympics

Won multiple Austrian national championships

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