Fabian Kauter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fabian Kauter |
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Kauter at the 2013 Masters Épée
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| Nickname(s) | YuRi, Fabu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 22 September 1985 Bern, Switzerland |
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| Nationality | Swiss | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb; 12 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Fencing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weapon | épée | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hand | Right-handed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National coach | Angelo Mazzoni, Gianni Muzio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Fechtclub Bern | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach | Christian Kauter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FIE ranking | current ranking | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Fabian Kauter (born 22 September 1985) is a talented Swiss fencer. He is known for competing in the sport of épée fencing. Fabian has represented his country, Switzerland, in two Olympic Games.
He competed in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Fabian has won several medals at major international fencing events. These include the World Fencing Championships and the European Fencing Championships.
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What is Épée Fencing?
Fencing is a sport where two people fight using special swords. It is like a physical game of chess. There are three types of swords: foil, sabre, and épée. Fabian Kauter uses the épée.
The épée is the heaviest of the three fencing swords. In épée fencing, you can score a point by touching any part of your opponent's body. This includes their head, arms, and feet. It's a sport that needs a lot of skill, speed, and smart thinking.
Fabian's Fencing Journey
Fabian Kauter was born in Bern, Switzerland. When he was younger, his first sport was football. However, he had some injuries that made him look for a different sport. At the age of ten, he discovered fencing.
Fencing runs in Fabian's family. His father, Christian Kauter, was also a famous fencer. Christian won two Olympic medals in épée fencing. Fabian's brother, Michael Kauter, also competed in the Olympics as an épée fencer. It's clear that fencing talent is in their genes!
His Big Wins and Achievements
Fabian Kauter has had a very successful career in fencing. He has won many medals for Switzerland.
World Championship Medals
Fabian won several bronze medals at the World Fencing Championships.
- In 2011, he won two bronze medals in Catania, Italy. One was for the individual men's épée event. The other was for the men's team épée event.
- In 2013, he earned another bronze medal in Budapest, Hungary. This was for the individual men's épée event.
- He also won team bronze medals in Kazan, Russia (2014) and Moscow, Russia (2015).
European Championship Success
Fabian also achieved great success at the European Fencing Championships.
- He won a bronze medal in 2007 in Ghent, Belgium. This was for the individual men's épée event.
- He also won four gold medals with his team at the European Championships. These wins were in 2004, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
- In 2009, he won a silver medal in the individual event.
Grand Prix and World Cup Titles
Between 2011 and 2015, Fabian won two FIE Men's Épée Grand Prix titles. He also earned a silver medal and two bronze medals in these events.
From 2011 to 2014, he won one FIE Men's Épée World Cup title. During this time, he also secured two silver medals and three bronze medals. These events are very important in the world of fencing.
Beyond Fencing: Music and Helping Others
Fabian Kauter is not just a fencer; he is also a musician! He creates music under the name YuRi. He released his first album, Summer in Sibirie, in 2009. His second album, Kopf über Wasser, came out in 2012.
In 2013, Fabian helped start a special platform called "I believe in you." This platform is for crowdfunding. It helps athletes in Switzerland get money for their sports projects. It shows that Fabian cares about helping other athletes achieve their dreams.
Medal Record
World Championship
| Year | Location | Event | Position |
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| 2011 |  Catania, Italy |
Team Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 2011 | Catania, Italy |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 2013 |  Budapest, Hungary |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 2014 |  Kazan, Russia |
Team Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 2015 | Moscow, Russia |
Team Men's Épée | 3rd |
European Championship
| Year | Location | Event | Position |
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| 2007 |  Ghent, Belgium |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
Grand Prix
| Date | Location | Event | Position |
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| 02/11/2011 |  Doha, Qatar |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 05/14/2011 |  Stockholm, Sweden |
Individual Men's Épée | 1st |
| 05/11/2013 |  Bern, Switzerland |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 03/22/2014 |  Vancouver, Canada |
Individual Men's Épée | 1st |
| 12/04/2015 | Doha, Qatar |
Individual Men's Épée | 2nd |
World Cup
| Date | Location | Event | Position |
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| 06/17/2011 |  Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 03/16/2012 |  Paris, France |
Individual Men's Épée | 2nd |
| 04/27/2012 |  Heidenheim, Germany |
Individual Men's Épée | 2nd |
| 06/29/2012 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Individual Men's Épée | 1st |
| 03/15/2013 |  Tallinn, Estonia |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
| 11/14/2014 | Tallinn, Estonia |
Individual Men's Épée | 3rd |
See also
In Spanish: Fabian Kauter para niños
