Joel Glucksman
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Joel Arthur Glucksman |
| Born | February 14, 1949 The Browning School |
Joel Arthur Glucksman (born February 14, 1949) is an American Olympic saber fencer.[1]
Early and personal life
Glucksman was born in New York City, and is Jewish.
Fencing career
Glucksman attended Columbia University, where he fenced for the Columbia Lions fencing team.[1] He graduated in 1970.[1]
He fenced with the New York Fencers Club.[7] Glucksman won a silver medal in individual saber at the 1977 Maccabiah Games.[8][9]
In May 1982, his article "In Fencing you Get in Touch with Yourself as well as Your Opponent" was published by Sports Illustrated.[10]
Glucksman competed on behalf of the United States in the team sabre event at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles at the age of 35.[1]
Glucksman worked as an assistant fencing coach, physical education teacher, and administrator at Columbia University, and as fencing coach for the
References
- ^ a b c d e "Joel Glucksman Olympic Results". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved May 21, 2011.
- ^ 30 October 1985, Jewish Post.
- ^ 8 August 1984, Jewish Post.
- ^ "At the Olympic Games: Jewish Gymnast Aids U.S. Team in Winning a Gold Medal," Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
- ^ a b "There goes the neighborhood," Crain's New York Business.
- ^ "City Is Center For U.S. Fencers," The New York Times.
- ^ "Lekach Wins Saber Final In National Fencing," The New York Times.
- ^ "U.S., Israel Neck-in-neck for Honors in 10th Maccabiah Games," Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
- ^ "U.S. Athletes Excel At Games in Israel," The New York Times.
- ^ Joel Glucksman, "In Fencing you Get in Touch with Yourself as well as Your Opponent," Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "Nation's Elite Fencing Program Welcomes Newest Group to Columbia," Columbia University Lions.
- ^ "Athletics Photos," The Browning School.
External links
- Joel Glucksman at Olympedia
