Cuba at the 1924 Summer Olympics
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Cuba Cuba ( , ), officially the Republic of Cuba ( es, República de Cuba, links=no ), is an island country comprising the island of Cuba, as well as Isla de la Juventud and several minor archipelagos. Cuba is located where the northern Caribbea ...
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. It was the first time in 20 years that Cuban athletes had competed at the Olympic Games.


Fencing

Six fencers, all men, represented Cuba in 1924. It was the nation's third appearance in the sport as well as the Games. The all-épée Cuban team included Ramón Fonst, who had won three individual gold medals and a team gold medal in 1900 and 1904. Fonst was eliminated in the semifinal round, while the Cuban épée team fell in the quarterfinals. ; Men ''Ranks given are within the pool.''


Sailing

Three sailors represented Cuba in 1924. It was the nation's debut in the sport.


References


Official Olympic Reports
Nations at the 1924 Summer Olympics
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