Schacherer-Elek, Ilona (1907–1988)
Schacherer-Elek, Ilona (1907–1988)
Hungarian-Jewish fencer. Name variations: Ilona Elek; Ilona Elek-Schacherer. Born Ilona Elek, May 17, 1907; died July 24, 1988; sister of Margit Elek (fencer).
Won a gold medal for indiv. foil at Berlin Olympics (1936); took a 2nd gold medal at London Olympics (1948) and a silver medal at Helsinki Olympics (1952); was world champion (1934, 1935, and 1951).
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