About Claude Netter
Lived 1924 – 2007 (aged 82). Claude Netter was a French fencer.
Claude Netter (23 October 1924, in Paris, France – 13 June 2007) was a French Olympic champion foil fencer.
Netter competed in three Olympiads for the French foil team, winning two medals. Netter was Jewish.
Fencing career
French Championships
Netter was the French national foil champion in 1952. The French team defeated Egypt (15–1), Hungary (12–4), and Italy (8–6) in the finals.
He won a silver medal in team foil in the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne and placed 6th in individual foil.
Mediterranean Games
He competed at the 1951 Mediterranean Games where he won a silver medal in the team foil event and bronze medals in the individual foil and team sabre events.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Claude Netter?
French fencer (1924–2007)
When was Claude Netter born?
Claude Netter was born on 23 October 1924 in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
When did Claude Netter die?
Claude Netter died on 13 June 2007 in Neuilly-sur-Seine.
What was Claude Netter's occupation?
Claude Netter was a fencer.
What nationality was Claude Netter?
Claude Netter was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claude Netter. https://biography.guide/claude-netter/
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