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It happened today: Paul Meister's Olympic Bronze

Published: January 20, 2026 · Period: 2026-01-20

This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.

Paul Meister was born on January 20, 1926, in Basel, Switzerland. He was a distinguished Swiss fencer who notably won a bronze medal in the team épée event at the 1952 Summer Olympics. His achievements in fencing are a source of pride for Basel, underscoring the city's connection to Olympic sports. Meister passed away on December 17, 2018. See wikipedia for more information.

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