Jean-Claude Magnan

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Jean-Claude Magnan (born 4 June 1941 in Aubagne, Bouches-du-Rhône) is a French fencer and Olympic champion in foil competition, and a medalist in three successive Olympics.[1]

Born (1941-06-04) 4 June 1941 (age 84)
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Jean-Claude Magnan
The French Olympic foil team in 1972 (Talvard, Magnan, Noël, Revenu and Berolatti)
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Born (1941-06-04) 4 June 1941 (age 84)
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Medal record
Men's fencing
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1968 Mexico CityTeam foil
Silver medal – second place1964 TokyoIndividual foil
Bronze medal – third place1964 TokyoTeam foil
Bronze medal – third place1972 MunichTeam foil
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place1963 NaplesIndividual foil
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He received a gold medal in foil team at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, together with Gilles Berolatti, Christian Noël, Daniel Revenu and Jacques Dimont.[2] He participated and received medals at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 summer Olympics.

He also won a gold medal at the 1963 Mediterranean Games in the individual foil event.[3]

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