Name Zoltan Schenker | ||
Zoltan Ozoray Schenker (October 13, 1880 – August 25, 1966) was a Hungarian sabre and foil fencer. He was born in Varadszentmarton, Hungary. His father was a Transylvanian Saxon, and his mother was a member of the Hungarian nobility.
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Olympics
He appeared in three Olympiads, winning 3 medals.
At the 1912 Summer Olympics, he won a gold medal in the team sabre event and placed fourth in individual sabre. In individual foil, he was eliminated in the semifinal round. At the 1924 Summer Olympics, he won bronze in team foil and silver in team sabre. In individual events, he placed fourth in individual sabre and was eliminated in the first round in individual foil. He also competed in individual foil at the 1928 Summer Olympics, where he reached the semifinals.
Writing
Schenker was also an author on fencing. He died in Budapest.