Ed Wright (fencer)

Ed Wright
Personal information
Born(1949-07-21)July 21, 1949
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 20, 2017(2017-03-20) (aged 67)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Sport
SportFencing
Coached byGiorgio Santelli

Ed Wright (July 21, 1949 – March 20, 2017) was an American fencer.[1] Wright started fencing at Boys High School in Brooklyn and continued at New York City Community College where he earned a degree in dental technology.[2] He competed in the team foil event at the 1976 Summer Olympics.[3] He taught fencing in Valley Cottage, New York and Cincinnati, Ohio.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Olympian Ed Wright Passes Away". USA Fencing. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  2. ^ "Wright fences to Olympics". The Herald Statesman. July 17, 1976. p. 23. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  3. ^ "Ed Wright Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 16, 2011.
  4. ^ Johnson, Elizabeth (May 20, 1994). "Fencers sharpen skills at new academy". The Journal News. p. D3. Retrieved February 14, 2026.
  5. ^ "Ed Wright's Fencing Academy". Fencing Academy. Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2013.


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