Tibor Nyilas (June 3, 1914 – May 19, 1986) was an American
fencer. He won a bronze medal in the team
sabre
A sabre ( French: sabĘ or saber in American English) is a type of backsword with a curved blade associated with the light cavalry of the early modern and Napoleonic periods. Originally associated with Central European cavalry such as th ...
event at the
1948 Summer Olympics
The 1948 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XIV Olympiad and also known as London 1948) were an international multi-sport event held from 29 July to 14 August 1948 in London, England, United Kingdom. Following a twelve-year hiatus ca ...
.
See also
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List of USFA Division I National Champions This is a list of USA Fencing (USFA) Division I national champions. The Division I National Championship in each weapon was contested at Summer Nationals until recently, when it started taking place during the April North American Cup.
Men's Fenci ...
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1914 births
1986 deaths
American male sabre fencers
Fencers at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Fencers at the 1952 Summer Olympics
Fencers at the 1956 Summer Olympics
Fencers at the 1960 Summer Olympics
Olympic bronze medalists for the United States in fencing
Sportspeople from Budapest
Hungarian emigrants to the United States
Medalists at the 1948 Summer Olympics
Pan American Games medalists in fencing
Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States
Fencers at the 1951 Pan American Games
Medalists at the 1951 Pan American Games
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