Ellen Osiier
Danish fencer (1890–1962)
埃伦·奥西尔 · 엘렌 오시에르
- Born
- 13 August 1890, Hjørring
- Died
- 6 September 1962, Copenhagen
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer
- Height
- 168 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Ellen Osiier (13 August 1890 – 6 September 1962) was a Danish foil fencer and the first woman to be awarded a gold medal in fencing at the Olympic Games. As of 2026, she remains the only Dane to win a gold medal in fencing at the Olympics.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| fencing at the 1924 Summer Olympics – women's foil |
Teachers
- Leonce Mahaut
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q679085 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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