Olga Oelkers
Olga Oelkers (21 May 1887 – 10 January 1969) was a German foil fencer. She competed at the 1928 and 1936 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1928, behind her teammate Helene Mayer who won gold. At the European championships Oelkers won a team gold medal in 1936, a silver in 1934, and a bronze in 1935. After retiring from fencing Oelkers became a housewife and raised five children.[1]
.jpg.webp) Olga Oelkers at the 1928 Olympics | |||||||||||
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| Born | 21 May 1887 Berlin, Germany | ||||||||||
| Died | 10 January 1969 (aged 81) Frankfurt, Germany | ||||||||||
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| Sport | Fencing | ||||||||||
| Event(s) | Foil | ||||||||||
| Club | FC Offenbach | ||||||||||
| Coached by | Arturo Gazzera[1] | ||||||||||
Medal record
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References
- "Olga Oelkers Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
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