Fencing has been contested at every Summer Olympic Games since the birth of the modern Olympic movement at the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens. There are three forms of Olympic fencing:
- Foil — a light thrusting weapon; the valid target is restricted to the torso; double touches are not allowed.
- Épée — a heavy thrusting weapon; the valid target area covers the entire body; double touches are allowed.
- Sabre — a light cutting and thrusting weapon; the valid target area includes almost everything above the waist (excluding the back of the head and the hands); double touches are not allowed.
Summary
Events
Men's
Women's
Past events
- Men's foil, masters: 1896, 1900
- Men's singlestick: 1904
Nations
Numbers indicate the number of fencers each nation sent to that Olympics.
Medal table
Accurate as of the conclusion of the 2024 Summer Olympics
See also
References
- De Wael, Herman (2001). "Fencing". Herman's Full Olympians. Archived from the original on 7 February 2007. Retrieved 16 January 2007.
