Description: (French Fencer and Olympic Gold Medalist)
Philippe Riboud is a distinguished French fencer with a remarkable Olympic history, claiming two gold, two silver, and two bronze medals in three Olympic Games. Additionally, he achieved success at the Mediterranean Games, earning a gold medal in 1979 and a silver medal in 1975 in the individual épée event. Riboud's dedication to fencing went beyond his athletic triumphs, as he later became the vice-president of the French Fencing Federation post-1988 Olympics, showcasing his dedication to the growth and advancement of the sport.