Helga Mees

German fencer (1937–2014) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Helga Mees or Volz-Mees (12 July 1937 – 11 April 2014) was a German fencer who competed at the 1960, 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics in the individual and team foil events.[1] She won an individual silver and team bronze in 1964, whereas her teams finished in fourth and fifth place in 1960 and 1968, respectively.[2] She also won two team foil medals at world championships in 1958 and 1959.[3]

Born(1937-07-12)12 July 1937
Died11 April 2014(2014-04-11) (aged 76)
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
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Helga Mees
Personal information
Born(1937-07-12)12 July 1937
Died11 April 2014(2014-04-11) (aged 76)
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
Sport
SportFencing
ClubTBS Saarbrücken
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1964 TokyoIndividual foil
Bronze medal – third place1964 TokyoTeam foil
Representing  West Germany
World Fencing Championships
Silver medal – second place1958 PhiladelphiaTeam foil
Bronze medal – third place1959 BudapestTeam foil
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