Olympiacos (Fencing)

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Olympiacos CFP
NicknamesThrylos (The Legend)
Erythrolefkoi (The Red-Whites)
Founded1926 (2014 reorganized)
Based in Piraeus, Greece
Colours   Red, White
Website olympiacossfp.gr

Olympiacos Fencing department was initially founded in 1926 and then reorganized in 2014. [1] Amongst the most important athletes in the history of the department were Giorgos Tsouroutas and Vaso Vougiouka. In 2023 the Club occupied its best position in women in Europe, finishing 7th. [2]

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Honours

Greek Competitions

European Competitions

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References

  1. "Η Ξιφασκία στον Ολυμπιακό – ΓΕΝΙΚΑ ΝΕΑ – ΟΛΥΜΠΙΑΚΟΣ Σ.Φ.Π. (in greek)". 2016-03-05. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  2. Σκοπελίτου, Μαρία (2023-10-09). "Champions Cup: Στην 7η θέση ο Ολυμπιακός, 12ος ο ΟΞΙΦ στην Ιταλία (in greek)". Apex Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  3. Σκοπελίτου, Μαρία (2023-10-09). "Champions Cup: Στην 7η θέση ο Ολυμπιακός, 12ος ο ΟΞΙΦ στην Ιταλία (in greek)". Apex Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-10.