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Arthur G. Fox (middle).
Medal record
Men's Fencing
Representing  United States
Olympic Games
Silver 1904 St Louis Team foil

Arthur George Fox was a talented fencer. He was born in England on September 9, 1878. Later, he moved to the United States. He became well-known for competing in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He passed away on August 17, 1958.

Arthur Fox's Fencing Journey

Arthur Fox started fencing in his home country, the United Kingdom. Fencing is a sport where two people fight with swords. They use special moves to score points. After moving to the United States, Arthur continued his fencing career.

Olympic Achievements in 1904

In 1904, Arthur Fox competed in the Olympic Games held in St. Louis, USA. This was a very important event for him.

Winning an Olympic Silver Medal

Arthur Fox won a silver medal at the 1904 Olympics. He earned this medal in the team foil competition. This means he was part of a team that worked together. They competed using a type of sword called a foil.

Other Olympic Events

Besides the team event, Arthur also competed in other fencing categories. He took part in the individual foil event. In this competition, fencers compete one-on-one. Arthur was eliminated in the first round of this event. He also competed in the individual sabre event. A sabre is another type of sword used in fencing. In this event, he finished in fifth place.

Early Life and Legacy

Arthur George Fox was born in Cowes, which is on the Isle of Wight in England. He later moved to the United States. He died in Los Angeles, California, USA. His achievements in fencing, especially his Olympic silver medal, are remembered in sports history.

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