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Péter Tóth (fencer)

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Dr. Péter Tóth (12 July 1882 – 28 February 1967) was a Hungarian fencer who competed at the 1906 Intercalated Games and the 1908, 1912 and 1928 Olympics.[2] He won team gold medals in sabre in 1908 and 1912, finishing fifth-sixth individually; he won an individual bronze medal in the sabre three hits event in 1906. In 1928, he placed fifth in the team foil. Domestically, Tóth won 17 Hungarian foil and sabre titles between 1907 and 1934 and competed until 1937.[3]

Born12 July 1882 (1882-07-12)[1]
Died28 February 1967(1967-02-28) (aged 84)
Budapest, Hungary
SportFencing
Events
Sabre
Foil
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Péter Tóth
Tóth at the 1908 Olympics
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Born12 July 1882 (1882-07-12)[1]
Died28 February 1967(1967-02-28) (aged 84)
Budapest, Hungary
Sport
SportFencing
Events
Sabre
Foil
ClubMagyar AC
Medal record
Representing  Hungary
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place1908 LondonTeam sabre
Gold medal – first place1912 StockholmTeam sabre
Intercalated Games
Bronze medal – third place1906 AthensThree hits
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Tóth was a founding member of Fédération Internationale d'Escrime in 1913. He died in Budapest, aged 84, after being hit by a truck.[3]

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