Gregory Benko, Date of Birth

    

Gregory Benko

Australian fencer

Date of Birth: 09-Oct-1952

Profession: fencer

Nationality: Australia

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Gregory Benko

  • Gregory Benko (born 9 October 1952) is a retired Australian foil fencer who competed at four Olympic Games.After participating in the 1972 Summer Olympics, Benko was recruited as a member of the Wayne State University men's fencing team.
  • He earned three varsity letters and three national championships in individual foil (1974, 1975, and 1976), a record at the time.
  • Benko participated in several international tournaments over the years, notably winning the 1975 Martini & Rossi Invitational in New York and the 1982 Paris Invitational, and earning the Gold Medal in foil and épée at the 1978 British Commonwealth Games.
  • He also participated in the 1976, 1980 and 1984 Summer Olympic Games.
  • Benko was a finalist at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, the only Australian fencer to achieve that feat.
  • He was the last (and only second) fencer to win all three Australian open national titles (foils, épée, sabre) in the one year.

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