Fencing at the Games of the I Olympiad | |
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![]() The final sword match 1896 Summer Olympics | |
Venue | Zappeion |
Dates | 7–9 April 1896 |
No. of events | 3 (3 men, 0 women) |
Competitors | 15 from 4 nations |
Fencing at the 1896 Summer Olympics | |
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Foil | men |
Masters foil | men |
Sabre | men |
At the 1896 Summer Olympics, three fencing events were contested at the Zappeion. They were prepared and organized by the Sub-Committee for Fencing. The épée event for men was cancelled. All fencing was done to three touches. Events were held on 7 April and 9 April 1896. 15 athletes from four nations competed; 8 fencers from 3 nations won one medal each.