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William Andre

modern pentathlete

Born
August 23, 1931 · Montclair
Died
October 17, 2019
Age
88 years
Nationality
United States

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William Andre, 88, American Olympic fencer and pentathlete.

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William Andre (August 23, 1931 – October 17, 2019), commonly known as "Bill", was an American fencer and modern pentathlete. Born in Montclair, New Jersey, he won an individual bronze medal at the 1953 world championships. While a lieutenant in the US Navy, he was selected as part of the US team for the 1956 Summer Olympics, at which the team won a silver medal. He finished seventh in the individual event. In the same year, he finished second in the épée at the AFLA national fencing championships.

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