Olga Oelkers
Fencer (1887–1969)
奥尔加·厄尔克斯
Olga Oelkers (21 May 1887 – 10 January 1969) was a German foil fencer. She competed at the 1928 and 1936 Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1928, behind her teammate Helene Mayer who won gold.
At the European championships Oelkers won a team gold medal in 1936, a silver in 1934, and a bronze in 1935. After retiring from fencing Oelkers became a housewife and raised five children.
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| fencing at the 1928 Summer Olympics – women's foil | 1928 | |
| 1936 Summer Olympics | 1936 |
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