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Fencing final between Belgium (Anspach) and Great Britain (Seligman)
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Anspach Audience Fencing Final Olympics Stockholm Seligman
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This evocative photograph captures the intense focus and determination of the finalists, Alphonse de Winter Anspach of Belgium and Philip O'Sullivan-Beare of Great Britain, during the Fencing Men's Foil Final at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. The historic event took place in the grand Great Hall of the Stockholm Olympic Stadium on June 28, 1912. The audience, a sea of hats and formal attire, watches with bated breath as the two fencers engage in a fierce battle for the gold medal. Anspach, a 28-year-old Belgian military officer, had already won a silver medal in the team foil event earlier in the Games. Seligman, a 31-year-old British Army officer, was also a seasoned fencer, having competed in the 1908 London Olympics. The final bout between these two skilled athletes was a testament to the high level of skill and sportsmanship that defined the early Olympic Games. The 1912 Olympics marked the first time that the Modern Pentathlon was included in the Games, and it was also the first time that the Olympics were held outside of Europe. Despite the challenges of organizing the event in a foreign country, the Stockholm Olympics were a great success and helped to solidify the Olympics as a global sporting phenomenon. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the history of the Olympics and the world of fencing during a time when the sport was just beginning to gain widespread popularity. The determination and focus of Anspach and Seligman as they face off in the final bout is a reminder of the enduring power of athletic competition and the human spirit.
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