Nils Hellsten (fencer)

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1. When was Nils Hellsten (fencer) born?February 19, 1886
2. What is the olympic participation years?1920, 1924, 1928
3. What is the olympic medal won?Bronze medal in individual épée at the 1924 Olympic Games
4. Who was Nils Hellsten?Nils Hellsten was a Swedish fencer who won Olympic medals, served as a military officer, and taught at a sports university.
5. Which Olympic medal did he win?He won a bronze medal in the individual épée event at the 1924 Paris Olympics.

Fencing: A combat sport using swords, requiring agility, precision, and strategic thinking.
Épée: A thrusting sword in fencing where the entire body is a target and the first valid touch wins.
Olympic Games: A premier international multi-sport event held every four years, bringing together athletes from around the globe.
World Championships: The highest level of competition in a sport, held periodically to determine world champions.