Olympians
Albert Strauss
Sport:
fencing
Country Represented:
United States
Years Competed:
1924
Olympic Info:
Strauss was a member of the United States fencing team at the 1924 Paris Olympics and competed in the team sabre event. He fenced in only one match, a quarterfinal meeting with Hungary (the eventual silver medal-winning team), and lost all four of his bouts. Hungary defeated the U.S. in the match, 2-14, and the Americans were eliminated from the competition in the quarterfinals after losing to Hungary, and Italy (4-12); their match with Belgium was called off after both teams were eliminated.
Career Highlights:
In 1922, Strauss was the United States individual epee champion.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Origin:
unknown
fencing
Country Represented:
United States
Years Competed:
1924
Olympic Info:
Strauss was a member of the United States fencing team at the 1924 Paris Olympics and competed in the team sabre event. He fenced in only one match, a quarterfinal meeting with Hungary (the eventual silver medal-winning team), and lost all four of his bouts. Hungary defeated the U.S. in the match, 2-14, and the Americans were eliminated from the competition in the quarterfinals after losing to Hungary, and Italy (4-12); their match with Belgium was called off after both teams were eliminated.
Career Highlights:
In 1922, Strauss was the United States individual epee champion.
Birth and Death Dates:
unknown
Origin:
unknown