Gérard Lefranc
French fencer (1935–2025)
- Born
- 7 May 1935, Calais
- Died
- 23 June 2025, Calais
- Citizenship
- France
- Sport
- fencing
- Occupation
- fencer
- Height
- 198 cm (6 ft 6 in)
- Weight
- 78 kg (172 lb)
Gérard Lefranc (French: [ʒeʁaʁ ləfʁɑ̃]; 7 May 1935 – 23 June 2025) was a French fencer. He became the champion of the French Armed Forces in 1957 and subsequently won medals at many competitions. An épée fencer, he was a national champion and also won several team titles. As a member of the French national team, he won four medals at the World Fencing Championships, including a gold in 1962. He also competed in the team épée event at the 1960 Summer Olympics, but failed to medal. Later in life he ran his family's industrial business.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 Summer Olympics | 1960 |
External links
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Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.