Fernand Leischen
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 August 1919 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
Jean-Fernand Leischen (born August 21, 1919) is a Luxembourgian fencer who competed in three Summer Olympic Games, competing in the men's individual and team épée events at each one. His best was result was fourth at the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland.[1] In 2008 he was promoted to the rank of Chevalier in the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.[2] He also served as President of the Luxembourg Fencing Federation from 1961-1964.
References
- ^ Gjerde, Arild; Jeroen Heijmans; Bill Mallon; Hilary Evans (2009). "Jean-Fernand Leischen Biography and Statistics". Olympics. Sports Reference.com. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
- ^ "" Promotion dans les ordres nationaux " : Les anciens " Olympiens " luxembourgeois à l'honneur". News (in French). Sports.lu. 2008-07-02. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
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