Aldo Nadi
Aldo Nadi (1899–1965) was an Italian fencer who won Olympic gold medals in foil, épée, and sabre team events at the 1920 Antwerp Games.
1920 Summer Olympics: The Summer Olympic Games held in Antwerp, Belgium, from 14 August to 12 September 1920. Nadi won three team gold medals in fencing at these Games.
Nedo Nadi: Nedo Nadi (1894–1940) was an Italian fencer who won five gold medals at the 1920 Olympics. Aldo's older brother was also an Olympic champion and teammate.
Foil: A lightweight thrusting weapon used in fencing, with a valid target restricted mainly to the torso. Nadi won Olympic team gold with Italy in foil.
On Fencing: Aldo Nadi's posthumously published memoir, recounting his fencing career, techniques, and views on the sport. It preserves Nadi's own account of his craft and competitive life.
Italian fencing at the 1920 Olympics: Italy's fencing campaign at the 1920 Summer Olympics, where its teams won all three men's team events. Nadi was part of Italy's victories in foil, épée, and sabre.
Pietro Speciale: Pietro Speciale was an Italian fencing master and the father of fencers Nedo and Aldo Nadi. He trained his sons and shaped their early fencing education.
Épée: A thrusting fencing weapon whose valid target is the opponent's entire body. Nadi's Olympic team titles included épée.
Italian Fencing Federation: The national governing body for fencing in Italy, responsible for organizing and developing the sport. Nadi's international success belongs to the history of the federation's national program.
Aldo Nadi–Lucien Gaudin duel: A celebrated 1924 Paris sabre duel between Italian fencer Aldo Nadi and French fencer Lucien Gaudin. The duel became a vivid test of Nadi against a leading rival.
Renzo Nostini: Renzo Nostini (1914–1988) was an Italian fencer who won Olympic medals and led the Italian Fencing Federation. His later career offers a point of comparison with Italy's next generations of elite fencers.