He was an incredible fencer and a fine gentleman. He will be missed.
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Witold Woyda
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - Witold Woyda, a fencer who won medals for Poland in three consecutive Olympics and capped his career with two golds in 1972, has died at age 68. Mr. Woyda died Monday at his Bronxville home after battling lung cancer for two years, said his wife, Margot Woyda. Mr. Woyda came...
It was in the Boston Globe also. It said he came to the US in the late 70's, was he active in fencing after he came to the US?
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I saw him fence at the Martini & Rossi that used to be held at the NYAC. I think that was early 1970s. He was fast and precise in his movements - a pleasure to watch, and a super fencer.
I met him briefly after fencing: the Polish squad would sell their equipment at fire sale prices to get US currency. I bought complete wired foils and (very soft) blades for next to nothing.
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