Paul Anspach

Paul Eugène Albert Anspach (1 April 1882 – 28 August 1981) was a Belgian épée and foil fencer who competed in four consecutive Olympics (1908, 1912, 1920 and 1924).

His grand-uncle, Jules Anspach (1829-1879), was Brussels burgomaster.

Early life Paul Anspach began his athletic career as a football player. He was a member of the Anspach family. In the sabre competition, he was stopped in the 2nd round.

The Olympics were not held in 1916 because of World War I. At the 1920 Summer Olympics, Anspach won a silver medal in the team épée competition. In the 1924 Summer Olympics, he won a silver medal in team épée and finished 9th overall in individual épée.

In 1976, Anspach was awarded the Silver Medal of the Olympic Order.

Belgian Olympic Committee and International Fencing Association He contributed to the formation of the Belgian Olympic Committee in 1906.

In 1913, he was one of the founders of the Fédération Internationale d'Escrime (International Fencing Association, or FIE). In 1914, along with the Marquess of Chasseloup-Laubat he drew up the rules for Fencing as an Olympic sport.