Michel Alaux

Maitre Michel Alaux (1924 – December 30, 1974) was a French-American fencing master who co-coached the United States' Olympic fencing teams in 1964, 1968, and 1972.[1] Internationally recognized for his achievements in the sport and a regular contributor to fencing publications,[2] he has been credited with developing a holistic approach to fencing that helped to bridge the gap between classical schools and the modern Olympic fencing style.[3]

  1. ^ "Michel Alaux, 51, Coached Olympic Fencers for U.S." The New York Times. 31 December 1974. Page 24, column 5. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 6 April 2024. Michel Alaux, coach of the New York Fencers Club and co-coach of the United States Olympic fencing teams in 1964, 1968 and 1972, died of cancer yesterday in Long Island Jewish Hospital.
  2. ^ "Biography". Michel Alaux, Fencing Master. Archived from the original on 15 March 2011.
  3. ^ Gradkowski, Richard (March–April 1975). "Michel Alaux". American Fencing. 26 (4).